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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Macron's Renaissance party has often been criticised for its weak local roots, and Attal chose to launch his presidential bid in rural France to send a message of solidarity with ordinary people.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

All are now rebuilt or repaired, and the seven owners who chose to return will be back by the end of May, said Rebecca Anbardan, president of the builder, Warmington Residential.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Fewer than 15% of Los Angeles city voters are registered Republicans, and the electorate last chose a GOP mayor in 1997.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He chose the name "Ossick Lass," using local dialect meaning "Urswick girl."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

She had long blond hair covering her name tag, but she chose that exact moment to flip the hair over her shoulder.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix