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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chose

The UK government chose not to bring loot boxes under the Gambling Act 2005, external, saying there was no evidence of a "causative link" to harms.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

The majority of poll respondents chose the guaranteed money over the superior expected-value risk, suggesting that they aren’t evaluating the decision solely through the lens of expected value.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

In fact, the process far predates the modern primary and was long a staple of how parties chose candidates.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

"Even in his darkest moments, he chose to encourage others instead of giving in to fear," the relative said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

After twenty minutes of demonstrations and discussion with the salesclerk, James chose a Corona 3 in a hard case.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu