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

The Tompkins County District Attorney initially chose not to pursue charges in 2024, but said the allegations in the civil suit are substantially different from the statement the accuser gave campus police two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

When he chose to move to Arizona to do work for the party, the breakup propelled Livia into a spiral of life-altering disasters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Whatever it is, it’s very healthy,” he says when I ask what sort of confection he chose.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Prescott said Jones chose the venue because of its strong connection to her family, with both her parents long-standing members.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Two of Bree and Hanna's children had once told him that Sheba could turn you into a fat slug if she chose.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda