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se·lect

select

 
 
pronunciation:
s lekt
parts of speech:
transitive verb, adjective
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: selects, selecting, selected
definition: to choose as a preference from among alternatives; pick.
It can be difficult to select a gift for one's boss.She carefully selected her clothes for the interview.The school board selected her as the new principal.He was proud that the committee selected him to receive this prestigious award.
synonyms:
choose, opt for, pick
similar words:
cast, cull, favor, handpick, pick out, prefer, settle on, single out
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: selected in preference to others.
Only select students are invited to attend the professor's gatherings.
synonyms:
chosen, preferred
similar words:
choice, elite, favorite
definition 2: of special value; excellent.
He drinks only the most select wines.His parents want him to attend one of the select eastern schools.
synonyms:
excellent, exceptional
similar words:
bully, choice, elegant, fine, first-class, first-rate, four-star, prime, quality, special, superb, superior, superlative, tiptop, topnotch
definition 3: particular; exclusive.
Only a select group of people were told about the decision.
synonyms:
exclusive
similar words:
closed, elite, particular, restricted, restrictive, special, specific
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derivations: selectness (n.), selector (n.)
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