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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You can probably tell which I’d choose, but you do you.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

But, if there's one guy that I would choose on this paddock in terms of resilience and determination, that would be George.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Some investors may choose to rotate out of their highest-flying stock-market holdings in order to participate in those IPOs, he suggested.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

Investors could choose to flip their stock for a quick profit, sending shares quickly below the opening price.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

I thought it was an odd name to choose, and then I met him.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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