Synonyms of chooses

chooses

verb

present tense third-person singular of choose

1

as in selects

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

choose a computer that best suits your needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selects
• picks
• prefers
• elects
• takes
• names
• designates
• nominates
• culls
• opts (for)
• tags
• handpicks
• accepts
• cherry-picks
• adopts
• singles (out)
• appoints
• embraces
• taps
• preselects
• marks
• espouses
• sets
• tabs
• fixes
• settles (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• declines
• turns down
• disapproves
• spurns
• repudiates
• discards
• negatives
• throws out
• throws away
• jettisons

2

as in wants

to see fit

you can wear whatever you choose to the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wants
• pleases
• wishes
• likes
• wills
• desires
• craves
• covets
• dies (for)
• pants (after)
• fancies
• decides
• sighs (for)
• yearns (for)
• hungers (for)
• itches (for)
• longs (for)
• aches (for)
• determines
• resolves
• lusts (for or after)
• thirsts (for)
• hankers (for)
• pines (for)
• repines (for)

3

as in decides

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decides
• opts
• figures
• determines
• resolves
• finds
• concludes
• settles (on or upon)
• selects
• elects
• prefers
• picks
• rules
• names
• decrees
• contemplates
• adjudicates
• ponders
• adjudges
• deliberates
• handpicks
• considers
• culls
• rules (on)
• weighs
• thinks (about or over)
• judges
• meditates
• arbitrates
• debates
• singles (out)
• entertains
• ruminates
• cogitates
• studies
• mulls (over)
• referees
• chews over
• umpires
• questions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• declines
• abstains
• turns down
• hesitates
• halts
• delays
• stalls
• vacillates
• wavers
• temporizes
• waffles
• shilly-shallies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chooses

The parent may still be in contact with the adult child, McLaughlin said, but the child no longer chooses to share parts of their life directly. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

But Thomas chooses Vision’s side, and finally defends his dream-dad instead of blaming him. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

The Queen often chooses the gems that best match the color of her outfit for a cohesive look. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Every single day, each person chooses how much of their energy, creativity, and discretionary effort to bring to work. — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Vaibhav steps into the India lineup in place of Ishan Kishan who has a groin injury and will bat at first drop unless India chooses to match him in an all left hand opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

However, by creating official federal standards for their color, brightness, and location, NHTSA wants to make sure that any automaker who chooses to add them uses a consistent, legal setup instead of a confusing mix of different colors and signals. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

Much like her character Klara, Ortega chooses to have faith in humans and their spontaneous wonder. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

No matter where someone chooses to get reproductive care, Jung recommends making the process as lighthearted as possible. — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026