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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So here’s how my son chose his first credit card — along with some lessons that can help you choose yours.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

He chose instead to rely on his imagination, and what some of his friends were experiencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The team from South America chose to spend this summer in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and occasionally leave the beach when it takes on Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde and Spain in the group stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

He chose one and slumped in a chair with it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott