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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chose

She describes the atrocious majority-black, high-poverty elementary and middle schools she chose for the girl, Najya, which left her unprepared for high school.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The BBC has asked Anthropic if it was invited, or if they chose not to be there.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

One student expresses shock at being targeted at a place they chose because they thought they’d feel safe.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

He was suspended from “Today” in October 2016 and did not return to the program as the network chose to pay out his contract.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

I assumed whoever Dad chose to be with after Mom would have capital A ambition.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison