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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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Derrick Broaster, a vintage enthusiast turned full-time reseller, says that while he chooses to put himself in clothes from the ’60s and ’70s, he outfits his two sons in clothes from the 2000s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Like most technology, the real challenge is how society chooses to use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

If the U.S. chooses to continue discussions, it will create another level of unpredictability for the trade relationship.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Jeffrey Rath, a lawyer advocating for separation, wrote on social media on Wednesday that what Smith chooses to do "will be an existential decision for her premiership".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Everybody chooses to continue, Mr. Benedict. We’ll do our best to get along with Constance.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart