CHOOSE Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

choose

verb

ˈchüz

Definition of choose

as in to select

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities choose a computer that best suits your needs

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as in to want

to see fit you can wear whatever you choose to the party

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as in to decide

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper

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Recent Examples of choose Tenants who choose the building favor those impressive features over its quirks. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026 To restore Social Security's solvency, policymakers may choose from a variety of possible changes, including raising the retirement age. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Defense lawyer Gerri Wiebe said Nygard chose not to contest the Quebec charges before his pending extradition to the United States. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Fresh off the heels of graduation from high school, many rising freshmen are choosing to step off of the treadmill for a year before matriculating in college. — Dj Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for choose

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Verb

Salt Creek was selected for the test because of its high concentrations of phosphorus.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
In addition, Vertical expects to select a long-term turbogenerator supplier during 2026, ahead of beginning hybrid-electric flight testing in the first half of 2027.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of select

Verb

Sebastian Reader, a 28-year-old from London, has long been fascinated by American culture and decided to make a three-month trip out of the World Cup.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
During that time, board members toured multiple potential locations before ultimately deciding not to include one in the final plan.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of decide

Verb

Of course, this would depend on whether the managers choose to pick their strongest teams in what for some is a meaningless, even annoying extra fixture, for squads who just want to go home.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 18 July 2026
There also is the NBA salary-cap carveout allowing teams to pay second-round picks even less than the minimum-salary scale.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

Use up the last of those fresh summer peaches on this crowd-pleasing fruit cobbler recipe that only calls for six ingredients.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
The results are the latest sign on Wall Street that sometimes beating results isn’t enough to please investors in the AI revolution.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of please

Verb

Tuchel made three changes to his starting lineup for Wednesday’s match, opting for Rogers instead of Noni Madueke on the right wing and defenders Reece James and Djed Spence in place of Marc Guehi and Ezri Konsa.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Some respondents have opted to reduce their plan contributions or borrow from their 401(k)s to meet other financial goals, such as reducing debt, paying for emergency expenses or keeping up with rising living costs, according to the results.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of opt

Verb

Meanwhile, oily or acne-prone skin types may prefer lightweight fluids and gels that are noncomedogenic and won’t feel heavy throughout the day.

— Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 13 July 2026
General manager Jeff Pagliocca prefers to remain active during all trade windows, which has resulted in a flood of moves over the past three seasons that include trading away star players like Kahleah Copper, Marina Mabrey and Angel Reese.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Definition of prefer

Verb

Employees who wish to enter into one should understand their company’s policy and speak with HR about any disclosure requirements.

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 13 July 2026
For guests wishing to avoid the hubbub from Central Avenue and the pool, ask for a room at the north end of the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

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