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

Rather than carefully comparing the advantages and disadvantages of every available option, people may rely on memories of what they chose previously.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026

In that survey, 52% chose Becerra and 31% supported Hilton.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

The source said Butterfly Effect had initially planned to move only a small US-facing team to Singapore, but chose to relocate all operations there instead.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

The fast-improving Dutch two-time world 400m hurdles champion, who chose to switch events this season, crossed the line first in 1:59.96.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

He had a habit of making grouchy, riddling remarks, but he had also shown himself to be a friend to Penelope and the children, at least when he chose to be.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood