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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He chose the program over traditional acceptances, some with scholarships and honors, including at the University of South Carolina, Seton Hall and University of Tennessee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

McMahon picked the Samoan heavyweight Umaga; Trump chose the jacked Bobby Lashley.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

So here’s how my son chose his first credit card — along with some lessons that can help you choose yours.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He chose a shady spot under a vast tree with branches overhanging the water, but with the murmur of the river and the clucks, chirps, and chirrups all around, he soon drifted off to sleep.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo