Definitions

chose

[chohz] / tʃoʊz /

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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The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that JPMorgan offered Rana a $1 million settlement to make his complaint go away; he chose to go public.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Despite being eligible for a $1.4 million supermax contract after her core designation, Plum chose to sign at a lower number, giving the Sparks flexibility to build around her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Cloudflare said it chose to lay off so many people at once to avoid “dragging” its reorganization across multiple quarters, which would slow it down while prolonging uncertainty for workers.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

"This court finds that you chose to victimize people that were peacefully gathering together," Salomone said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Dad says he chose for us to live in the Unremarkable world, but sometimes I wonder if he really had a choice.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas