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

Moving a piece of furniture or suggesting a different family tradition may reveal how long everyone’s been following an arrangement nobody chose. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

When undecided likely voters were pressed to choose a candidate, Matsui’s lead grew to 49% to 39% over Vang. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

On Tuesday, Sunflower State voters will choose their next governor. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

One day before voters will ultimately choose between them, gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly descended upon an unlikely battleground — ruby red Polk County, where Democrats are turning out at a higher rate than Republicans. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026