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

Whether he chooses to fulfill his destiny alongside his twin remains to be seen.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

Surveying the present geopolitical landscape, Mr. Simms considers the “self-restraint” of Japan, which chooses to husband rather than unleash its incredible technological and economic resources.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Holloway beat current lightweight champion Gaethje in 2024 and holds a strong claim to face his fellow American for a shot at gold if he chooses to drop back down a division.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

It also chooses to keep secret all information about which of these decisions are coming down and when.

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026

“I propose a Triwizard Trivia Tournament. If you get a question right, you choose your own bean. If you get it wrong, someone chooses for you.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera