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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I don’t recommend individual companies, so that’s up to you to choose, but the National Council on Aging offers scenarios for people in different age groups and situations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Voters have more resources than ever should they choose to actually research and learn about who and what is poised to shape the future of their city, county and state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

When Kant first realized the importance of naming a power of attorney, she didn’t know whom to choose at the time, and put off the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Ma had wanted me to choose a traditional pattern, but I’d insisted on the simple design.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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