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chooses

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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Elaborating further, emphasizing his disregard for intentionality, he wrote: “It chooses you. . . . Taste is the enemy of art.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

If the U.S. chooses to continue discussions, it will create another level of unpredictability for the trade relationship.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Lauren, the influencer who advised Kennedy’s campaign, said that while he doesn’t begrudge other influencers accepting sponsorship, he chooses not to.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

That confidential information is hers to share, if she chooses, not yours.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Rani chooses a seat next to an open window and sticks a hand out of it as if she needs to hold on to the fresh air.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman