Showing Results for "chose"

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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Argentina, England, the Netherlands and Algeria chose Kansas City as their base camps because of the large number of elite-level training grounds, temperate climate and central location.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The specific card he chose matters less than the process we used to narrow down the field.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

While various offers poured in, Allen chose the NBC prime-time series “Real People” as a host and correspondent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first at Sophia Gardens, where England also play India in their second warm-up match on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

She chose the most elegant among them and lingered nearby, waiting for its owners to approach.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood