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

In a statement, the estate said that it chose to support “Tony” because it is “not a standard biopic and doesn’t attempt to summarize a life.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

"I ask you to welcome with open arms the person I chose to replace me -- blood of my blood, my son Flavio," said the deepfake.

From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026

"He chose not to leave his fate - or the facts of the case - to a jury," their statement from the Goncalves family said.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Blanca, who chose not to provide her last name, is a mother who regularly visits the market at Central Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

The old man chose one lined with soft cotton.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville