Definitions

pick

[pik] / pɪk /

NOUN

a chosen option, usually the choicest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choice prize selection

STRONG

aces bag best choosing cream decision druthers elect elite flower preference pride prime select top tops

WEAK

crème de la crème cup of tea

Antonyms

STRONG

worst

WEAK

rejection

VERB

choose, select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elect name prefer take

STRONG

cull finger hand-pick mark separate slot tab tag tap winnow

WEAK

decide upon fix upon go down the line opt for optate pick and choose pick out say so settle on sift out single out sort out take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore reject

WEAK

grow plant refuse

VERB

gather, harvest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose cut draw pluck pull

STRONG

accumulate collect cull

Antonyms

STRONGEST

push repel repulse

STRONG

disperse

WEAK

grow plant refuse reject

VERB

break into something closed, locked

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hit open

STRONG

crack dent force indent jimmy pry strike

WEAK

break open

Antonyms

WEAK

grow plant refuse reject

Example Sentences

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Attendees will be able to take their pick from watching the game from the seats at the venue or on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Tijerina officially announced his run for Congress in December of 2025, with the Texas Tribune reporting that he was a top pick for the 28th District in the eyes of the national GOP.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

While trying to pick a vice-presidential candidate in 2024, Trump reportedly often mused: “Where is my Cary Grant?”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

History says you probably have to pick the right stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Her mother would pick the leaves and dry and roast them to make tea.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

pick

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