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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In 1979, the state eliminated the need for an excuse to receive an absentee ballot, and an option to choose permanent absentee voting was created in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

They said the new officials are relying more on their own personal networks, not applications, to choose companies to fund.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

"Our music has always been our voice and we choose not to publicly affiliate with any single political party. We support the betterment of all Americans."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

If we’re overly pessimistic about how someone will respond to us, then we might choose to hold back too often.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I help myself to a pencil and paper from a tray and choose a small table in the corner.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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