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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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"If it does proceed, whether Iran will allow safe passage or instead chooses to fire on escorted vessels is another open question."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

However, if she chooses not to do that, be aware that she may still see a reduction in her spousal benefit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

U.S. officials and other people close to the administration said any option Trump chooses next faces major risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"It's about what kind of football club Liverpool chooses to be", Spirit of Shankly said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

I choose the blue golf ball, and Ronan chooses the green.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt