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   choose

   /tʃuːz/

   verb

   • 1. pick out (someone or something) as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives: "he chose a seat facing the door" Similar selectpickpick outopt forplump forgo fortakesettle ondecide onfix oncome down in favour ofvote forsingle outhand-picksetdesignatedeterminespecifyappointnamenominateadoptespousepitch onOpposite rejectdecline
   • ▪ decide on a course of action: "he chose to go" Similar wishwantdesirepreferfeel/be inclinedpleaselikesee fitdecideelectmake up one's mind

   Word Origin Old Englishcēosan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kiezen.

   Derivatives

   • 1. chooser noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHOOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities: choose between She had to choose between the two men in her life. Danny, come here and choose your ice cream. choose something from something He chose a shirt from the many in his wardrobe. [ + question word ] It's difficult choosing wh ere to live.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHOOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CHOOSE meaning: 1. to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities: 2. to decide to do something…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › chooseChoose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CHOOSE is to select freely and after consideration. How to use choose in a sentence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › chooseCHOOSE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Choose definition: to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference. See examples of CHOOSE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHOOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you choose someone or something from several people or things that are available, you decide which person or thing you want to have. They will be able to choose their own leaders in democratic elections.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › choosechoose verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [intransitive, transitive] to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available. You choose—I can't decide. choose between A and/or B She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. choose something Sarah chose her words carefully. It depends which career path you choose.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of choose – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHOOSE definition: 1. to decide which thing you want: 2. to decide to do something: . Learn more.