Definitions

choose

[chooz] / tʃuz /

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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Will this be the first year in the past handful that I choose to watch something other than “Carol” on Christmas day?

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

I can understand why people might choose either route, but 78% of a larger benefit for those who choose to wait is going to be more than 78% of an already reduced benefit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Some platforms are using AI tools to estimate ages based on photos, while users can also choose to prove their age by uploading a government ID.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Why would a billionaire choose to become a beginner again?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

“You make it sound as if there are different winds to choose from,” she said, not wholly convinced.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

choose

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