CHOSE Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

chose

verb

Definition of chose

past tense of choose

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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as in wanted

to see fit you can wear whatever you choose to the party

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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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Martelly, who had selected Moïse as his successor to the presidency, is among several high-profile figures summoned to give testimony.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
That game, which is much slimmer than this week’s full release, was selected as the official competition title for an esports championship run by the World Baseball Softball Confederation, a partner of Konami since 2018.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of selected

Verb

The signal caller’s success at South Alabama was one of the primary reasons Dickert picked Ezell to be his offensive coordinator.

— Noah Vinsky July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
European referees are chosen for finals played outside Europe, and referees from other continents are picked for finals played in Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of picked

Verb

Kalshi had planned to begin listing flight cancellation contracts on Wednesday, according to a regulatory filing, but a spokesperson on Thursday told Fortune that the company has opted not to go forward for now.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 16 July 2026
In an Instagram post from May, the Goop founder opted for white cropped jeans — a simple swap that feels noticeably lighter as temperatures climb.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Definition of opted

Verb

Some fans wore giant Viking horns, while others preferred T-shirts with giant black stripes across the middle.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Through the chaos, Colleen — who preferred her husband speak on her behalf for this story — is steadied by the TV, waiting for her two favorite programs to come on each evening.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of preferred

Verb

Kate also wished Fery a happy birthday and handed him a birthday card from the family.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Artists moved in and created a milieu of pragmatism and imagination felt to this day, though a series of renovations had made this particular apartment feel more modern than Lesnoff-Rocard would have wished.

— Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026

Definition of wished

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