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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His buddy chose another track that was distinctly non-metal and non-punk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

For decades, it remained part of a collection of seemingly ordinary specimens until Lerosey-Aubril chose to examine it as part of his research on early arthropods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The assembly added that it "chose the lowest-cost bidder" and "within that bid, there were a number of finish options".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Allbirds could have leaned in to any of these things alongside its green credentials but largely chose not to do so.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Serina chose that moment to pick up the hem of her dress and wring it out on the floor.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin