chose

[chohz] / tʃoʊz /

VERB

pick, select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt appoint cast designate determine elect embrace favor judge love name prefer single out take want

STRONG

co-opt crave cull desire espouse excerpt extract fancy finger glean predestine separate slot sort tag tap weigh will winnow wish

WEAK

call for commit oneself decide on discriminate between draw lots feel disposed to fix on make choice make decision make up one's mind opt for see fit set aside settle upon sift out tab take up wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disallow dislike hate ignore receive refuse reject repudiate repulse

STRONG

insert neglect not want

Example Sentences

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"Freedom Suite," led by Rollins' confident sax and also notable for Max Roach's drumming, proved controversial enough that a reissue chose another title for the album.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

At the end of his life, 81-year-old Wilbur boards a supernatural train that takes him to critical moments in his past, revealing how often he chose work over relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Researchers chose the name Tylosaurus rex as a tribute to paleontologist John Thurmond.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

This is a celebrated author who chose her own clothes for the awards ceremonies.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

After everyone shares, Erica has us journal about the things that strike us in the poem we chose, and that part’s easy.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison