Synonyms of handpick

handpick

verb

ˈhan(d)-ˈpik 

as in to select

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

handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handpick

Tony serves as chief executive while Josephine handpicks much of the store’s merchandise. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

State law calls for the City Council to handpick her successor in the meantime. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026

Baer said the company’s business model, which handpicks items and styles for customers, can help shoppers going through a major life change. — Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

Sandler joined Winstead in October 2022 on a simple condition — the ability to handpick his team. — Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026