Synonyms of choose

choose

verb

ˈchüz 

1

as in to select

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

choose a computer that best suits your needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• select
• pick
• prefer
• take
• elect
• name
• designate
• tag
• opt (for)
• nominate
• handpick
• cull
• cherry-pick
• accept
• single (out)
• adopt
• appoint
• tap
• embrace
• preselect
• tab
• set
• mark
• espouse
• fix
• settle (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• decline
• turn down
• negative
• disapprove
• repudiate
• discard
• spurn
• throw away
• throw out
• jettison

2

as in to want

to see fit

you can wear whatever you choose to the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• want
• please
• wish
• will
• like
• desire
• crave
• long (for)
• die (for)
• covet
• pine (for)
• hunger (for)
• fancy
• decide
• yearn (for)
• sigh (for)
• thirst (for)
• itch (for)
• determine
• lust (for or after)
• resolve
• ache (for)
• repine (for)
• pant (after)
• hanker (for)

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decide
• opt
• figure
• determine
• find
• resolve
• settle (on or upon)
• select
• conclude
• pick
• prefer
• elect
• name
• rule
• decree
• arbitrate
• adjudicate
• handpick
• contemplate
• rule (on)
• ponder
• adjudge
• think (about or over)
• consider
• weigh
• cull
• single (out)
• judge
• study
• meditate
• deliberate
• debate
• entertain
• ruminate
• mull (over)
• cogitate
• question
• chew over
• referee
• umpire

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• abstain
• decline
• hesitate
• turn down
• delay
• halt
• temporize
• stall
• vacillate
• waver
• waffle
• shilly-shally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of choose

Last year saw a flurry of legislation in Congress that would do anything from permanently implementing the time (the Sunshine Protection Act) to multiple bills that would allow states to choose for themselves (Hawaii and Arizona have already opted for year-round standard time). —Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026

Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026

Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves after the Panthers chose not to deal the 37-year-old goalie before the deadline Friday. —CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026

If Crump truly chose his profession to give voice to the voiceless, justice for victims should be paramount, not protecting bad actors. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026