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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Powell did not leave the Fed as many of his predecessors chose to do after the expiration of their terms as chairs.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He chose “Shogun Assassin” to represent the GZA, he said, because “his lyrics are straight to the point.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

She chose the safe one, even though she doesn’t presently reside in it.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

For the first time in the QSI era, the club chose a footballing identity first, then selected the coach, then built the squad.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Being an Estrie wasn’t the sort of thing a girl wanted to be or chose to be when there was another way.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny