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cherry–pick

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verb cher·ry–pick \ˈcher-ē-ˌpik\

Definition of cherry–pick

  1. intransitive verb

  2. :  to select the best or most desirable

  3. transitive verb

  4. :  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

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Definition of cherry–pick for English Language Learners

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

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