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

Instead of doing demonstration flights of the much-delayed 777X at the air show, Ortberg said he chose to keep the aircraft in the U.S. while it awaits safety certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Saka admitted there was frustration at not playing more, but chose not to dwell on his omission after producing the performance of the match against France.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

With each season and now this film, her creative team chose to age up the story slightly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

It will also cover "why I chose to run for reelection, and why I chose to step aside," Biden said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

Maybe everyone else chose to stay in their air-conditioned homes and watch the World Series game on television.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret