chose

verb

Definition of chosenext
past tense of choose
1
as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities choose a computer that best suits your needs

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2
as in wanted
to see fit you can wear whatever you choose to the party

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3
as in decided
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 Synonyms for chose
  1. selected
  2. wanted
  3. decided
  4. picked
  5. pleased
  6. opted
  7. preferred
  8. wished
Verb
  • The program also provides support for five Moroccan short films in post-production—four fiction and one documentary—selected from among 24 submissions.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Jacob Misiorowski had committed to LSU when the Brewers selected the hard-throwing right-hander out of Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, in the second round of the 2022 draft.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of selected
Verb
  • The board didn’t want a remote CEO Unlike the billionaires who left, Zuckerberg runs a company whose board wanted him in the building.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Tina said Tony helped bring a publisher to the Philippines, opening doors for artists who wanted to work with major comic book companies.
    — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of wanted
Verb
  • Flying to San Diego With a packed helicopter and dwindling fuel, the crew decided to head to the Coast Guard station in San Diego where ambulances were waiting.
    — Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Its creator, Ryan Murphy, decided to include an episode inspired by the famous 1969 Monegasque ball, only this time, the character played by Kardashian was the host.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of decided
Verb
  • The property later passed through several notable hands, including Creative Artists Agency (CAA) co-chairman Kevin Huvane and filmmaker Roberto Sneider, before Channing Tatum picked it up for $6 million in 2015, according to Variety.
    — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Kansas was picked to finish fifth in the Big 12 preseason poll; the highest finish of the Schneider era was fifth place in 2021-22.
    — PJ Green October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of picked
Verb
  • After a multi-year hiatus from the show, Burgess pleased the judges with her first routine with Cameron.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleased
Verb
  • Jones has opted for direct contributions, while Matsui relied on loans.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • When the Padres opted against keeping him beyond that season, Murphy became a bench coach for Counsell, Milwaukee’s manager at the time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of opted
Verb
  • The same report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test of Aldi’s L’oven bagels against Thomas’ bagels and preferred the Aldi version.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Allrecipes report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test between Aldi’s L’oven bagels and Thomas’ bagels, and preferred the Aldi version.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of preferred
Verb
  • The Kremlin said Putin wished Leo good health and a quick recovery.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Boucher said the California couple designated her as their spokesperson and wished to remain anonymous.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of wished
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“Chose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chose. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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