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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 Opposite
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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.
The meaning of CHOOSE is to select freely and after consideration. How to use choose in a sentence.
Choose definition: to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference. See examples of CHOOSE used in a sentence.
CHOOSE meaning: 1. to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities: 2. to decide to do something…. Learn more.
[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.
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.
CHOOSE definition: 1. to decide which thing you want: 2. to decide to do something: . Learn more.
Any time you decide on one thing over another — whether it's a seat on a plane, a new pair of shoes, or who you want to marry — you choose it. The Old English word that choose comes from is ceosan, which means something closer to "taste."
1. to select (a person, thing, course of action, etc) from a number of alternatives. 2. ( tr; takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to consider it desirable or proper: I don't choose to read that book. 3. ( intr) to like; please: you may stand if you choose.
verb. chooses, choosing, chose, chosen. To pick out by preference from what is available; take as a choice; select. To choose a book at the library. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To prefer above others. Chooses the supermarket over the neighborhood grocery store. American Heritage. To have the desire or wish; please. Do as you choose.
