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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chooses

This is equally true whether the suspect immediately surrenders or chooses to flee.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

She chooses drinks and appetizers from her arsenal of recipes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

“If the State chooses to try again, Tim is ready, and so are those witnesses.”

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

Manager Jesus said on Sunday the door remains open for Ronaldo to return if he chooses to, but many are suggesting the damage is already done.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

We’re allowed to change every year, but pretty much everyone chooses the same club, so when Meg Rivers comes up to me and says, “Oh, so you’re choosing the ensemble again?”

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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