Definitions

chose

[chohz] / tʃoʊz /

VERB

pick, select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt appoint cast designate determine elect embrace favor judge love name prefer single out take want

STRONG

co-opt crave cull desire espouse excerpt extract fancy finger glean predestine separate slot sort tag tap weigh will winnow wish

WEAK

call for commit oneself decide on discriminate between draw lots feel disposed to fix on make choice make decision make up one's mind opt for see fit set aside settle upon sift out tab take up wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disallow dislike hate ignore receive refuse reject repudiate repulse

STRONG

insert neglect not want

Example Sentences

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Decades ago, the U.S. chose the uranium and plutonium approaches to nuclear power at the urging of the military, which wanted to benefit from the parallel investment in civilian nuclear technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In 2024, they chose Verse with the 19th pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Like Jobs, Cook chose a longtime Apple employee that worked up the ranks to become a senior leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Instead he chose a £15m homecoming, looking to propel Kevin Keegan's Toon outfit from runners-up to title winners.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Of course, they chose to use a club photo.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste