choose

[chooz] / tʃuz /

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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Travelers can always choose to eat before the flight or bring food aboard the plane.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“We continue to offer several plans, ensuring subscribers can choose the option that works best for them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

How much you choose to invest depends on your financial objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Ministry of Justice said blitz courts were a flexible approach that judges may choose to deploy.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“We each get to choose one of these trees for our own. Which one do you want?”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret