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cherry-pick

verb cher·ry-pick \ ˈcher-ē-ˌpik \

Definition of cherry-pick

intransitive verb

:to select the best or most desirable

transitive verb

:to select as being the best or most desirable; also :to select the best or most desirable from

cherry-picked the art collection

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First Known Use of cherry-pick

1965

cherry-pick Synonyms

Synonyms

cherry-pick, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take

Antonyms

decline, refuse, reject, turn down

Related Words

preselect; appoint, designate, fix, mark, nominate, set, tab, tap; accept, adopt, embrace, espouse; settle (on or upon)

Near Antonyms

disapprove, negative, repudiate, spurn; discard, jettison, throw away, throw out

CHERRY-PICK Defined for English Language Learners

cherry-pick

verb

Definition of cherry-pick for English Language Learners

: to pick or accept the best people or things in a group

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