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picked

[pikt] / pɪkt /
ADJECTIVE
chosen
Synonyms
STRONG
called conscript elect exclusive named pegged pick select selected
WEAK
got the nod popular preferential tabbed
Antonyms
WEAK
ignored inferior
ADJECTIVE
gathered
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accumulated collected concentrated huddled massed reunited
STRONG
aggregated amassed associated collocated combined compiled congregated convened convoked culled forgathered garnered gleaned grouped harvested hoarded joined marshaled met mobilized piled rallied stacked stored summoned swarmed thronged united
WEAK
brought together crowded together lumped together rounded up
Antonyms
STRONG
separated
WEAK
dispersed scattered
ADJECTIVE
named
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appointed
STRONG
announced anointed approved assigned authorized called certified chosen commissioned consecrated declared delegated deputed drafted elected entrusted favored nominated opted ordained pegged preferred sanctioned selected supported vested
WEAK
decided upon settled on tabbed
ADJECTIVE
preferred
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved favored
STRONG
adopted culled elected endorsed fancied liked named sanctioned selected taken
WEAK
decided upon handpicked popular set apart settled upon singled out well-liked
Antonyms
WEAK
ill-favored rejected undesirable
ADJECTIVE
select
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eclectic exclusive preferred privileged selected selective
STRONG
best boss chosen cool cream culled discriminating elect favored limited pick prime screened top tops weeded winnowed
WEAK
blue-chip choice delicate elegant exquisite first-class first-rate handpicked number one posh rare recherché special superior topnotch winner world-class
Antonyms
STRONGEST
open
STRONG
least unpopular
WEAK
inferior poor second-rate

Example Sentences

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Rather than using a systematic method, such as phonics, he gradually picked up patterns on the page.

From The Wall Street Journal

But with a nudge from Rafsanjani, the kingmaker, he was picked by the Assembly of Experts as the new leader.

From The Wall Street Journal

Santa Margarita 4, Loyola 3: The Eagles picked up a run in the top of the seventh to beat their second Mission League team this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahmed, who also took a wicket with his first ball, was picked for the conditions here.

From BBC

The letter also refers to primroses the late queen had picked, which she instructed be shared among staff at Royal Lodge.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.