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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Harry chose the name Sentebale as a tribute to Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997 when the prince was just 12.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Greene chose not to endorse Fuller, the Republican.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

His return expedition in 1978 was successful, though he chose not to go to the summit himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"You caused this... You who has talent for business enough to make money chose the one way that hurts people," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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