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

The Navy chose Boeing BA 1.78%increase; up pointing triangle to build its next-generation jet fighter, the latest in a run of contract wins at the aerospace giant’s military unit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

He chose to remain given the critical juncture the firm faces, amid massive new investments and a directive to go public that he is committed to meeting, said a person familiar with his thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The olive ridleys chose two particularly high-traffic spots to deposit their eggs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Prescott said Jones chose the venue because of its strong connection to her family, with both her parents long-standing members.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

I’m having trouble believing that this was the guy Asase chose as her lifetime partner.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer