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Definitions

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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He recommended potential cat owners to choose a pet that would "thrive within the environment and lifestyle you can offer rather than attempting to force the cat to adjust".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“I’m going to choose my words carefully here,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urged "those who have the power to unleash wars" to "choose peace", in his first Easter blessing as pontiff.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“That’s how it should be. A democratic country has to go that way. To let people choose what to believe in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

I’m sure Teddy would love it, but I can’t focus enough to choose.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.