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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Relevance

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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 It was featured in a famous 1950s Chinese movie called Railroad Guerrillas, and in 2019 was one of 100 songs chosen to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 But there is a difference between choosing words carefully and choosing silence. — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Catherine doesn’t share about her life right away, instead choosing to chat about Jean’s canning abilities. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026 But who knows — at this rate, listeners could yet choose Texas over Xmas. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choose

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Verb

And word has it, it was actually selected by JFK’s father, Joe Sr.

— Freya Drohan, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Maybe all the more so since cornerbacks Delane, selected sixth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Sneed have yet to be full participants in practice.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of select

Verb

When interviewed by The Athletic in May, head coach Lampard was clear that recruitment would be key if Coventry wanted to compete back in the Premier League.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
That aching ballad about wanting more, aside from being one of the big showstoppers, holds a special place for Greene.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of want

Verb

That trial is scheduled to begin next month, but could be pushed back or canceled altogether depending on what the judge decides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the US.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of decide

Verb

Backstage, Kenny Omega calls the Don Callis Family bullies and tells them to pick any three members to face him and The Young Bucks, who are standing beside Omega, next week.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Antioch Full Gospel Baptist Church members who are facing off in court over control of the College Station congregation will meet Monday to determine the process for picking who gets to preach.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
Nostalgic without being at all reactionary, Mitchell’s riotously crowd-pleasing blockbuster takes both of Greg and Denise’s conflicting wishes to heart.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of please

Verb

His political foes described the move as a stunt and opted against standing a candidate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Currently, each state has the power to determine its own rules, with many states opting to return a portion of the interest generated back to homeowners.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of opt

Verb

Bateman has no need for bios, preferring to work off the script alone.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Like every other automaker, Defender and JLR are navigating a commercial environment that seems to prefer all-electric vehicles, or hybrids, or internal combustion engine cars, depending on the month or even day.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of prefer

Verb

Amenities and experiences Guests who wish to prise themselves away from the scalloped sun umbrellas and plush loungers for a day can arrange trips to neighboring islands or take the shuttle into town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
The Braves lost to the Twins, 4-2, in the series opener, a game delayed 51 minutes because of inclement weather and then began with an opening frame that probably had Braves faithful wishing there’d been a lengthier postponement.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of wish

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