Choose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃuːz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Choose is a verb meaning To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
Meaning
To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
More Meanings
- To elect.
- To decide to act in a certain way.
- To prefer; to wish; to desire.
- (mathematics) The binomial coefficient of the previous and following number.
- (obsolete, Northern England, Scotland) The act of choosing; selection.
- (obsolete, Northern England, Scotland) The power, right, or privilege of choosing; election.
Example Sentences
I chose to walk to work today.
He was chosen as president in 1990.
I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl.
Choose truth, and find beauty. Choose love, and embrace change.
Word Forms
- chooses
- choosing
- chose
- choosed
- chosen
- choosest
- chosest
- choosedst
- chooseth
Synonyms for choose
Depending on context, synonyms include accept, adopt, appoint, cast, crave, decide.
Antonyms for choose
Common opposites include compel, constrain, deny, forbid, refuse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include select, prefer, take, option, opt, selected.
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