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se·lect

select

 
 
pronunciation:
s lekt
parts of speech:
verb, adjective
features:
Word Combinations (verb, adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: selects, selecting, selected
definition: to choose; pick.
Please select the song you would like to play.The teacher selected me to read the poem to the class.
synonyms:
choose, opt for, pick
similar words:
cast, favor, pick out, prefer, settle on, single out
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part of speech: adjective
definition: preferred over others.
She invited only select friends to her party.
synonyms:
preferred
similar words:
favorite
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derivations: selectness (n.), selector (n.)
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