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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The study focused on recreationally active adults cycling at high intensity while listening to music they personally chose.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

He chose Airbnb, joining the hospitality startup as a finance director following Blackstone CFO Laurence Tosi, who had recently accepted an offer to be the company’s CFO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

But he decided it would feel like “too much” in a subway station, and instead chose a softer yellow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

On the morning of Watkins' death, prison officers started unlocking the cells on B wing after 09:00 BST and Gedel left his cell, but Watkins chose to remain inside.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

I assumed whoever Dad chose to be with after Mom would have capital A ambition.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison