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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Ballmer nearly granted Aspiration naming rights to the team’s new $2-billion venue as well, but instead chose financial services firm Intuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In an unusual move for outgoing Fed chiefs, Powell chose to remain on the board for the remainder of his term as a governor, which ends in 2028.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

For the first time since 2023, the French Open chose a women's match for their primetime night-session spot on Court Philippe Chatrier.

From BBC • 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 had long blond hair covering her name tag, but she chose that exact moment to flip the hair over her shoulder.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix