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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"I chose to do what was urgent and necessary for our country," he said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Sokol chose the novel for its cult status in Ukraine: “Everyone read it, even though it’s a really weird book.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Her father wanted her to go to an East Coast college, but she chose Stanford in part because it didn’t have sororities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It is how they chose where to stop.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He chose one and slumped in a chair with it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott