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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“These are monopoly companies, you can’t choose to buy from anybody else,” Stokes said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

But it’s not like I don’t have a massive closet of things to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Some investors may choose to rotate out of their highest-flying stock-market holdings in order to participate in those IPOs, he suggested.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

"For those who are already amicable, and can make decisions together, it's very good for them to have an option to choose joint custody. I think it's a great step forward."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

After a quick check on Harlow, Emma and I choose armchairs on opposite ends of the living room.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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