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choose
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- pronunciation:
- chuz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- cannot choose but, choose up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
chooses, choosing, chose, chosen |
definition 1: |
to select from two or more alternatives.
I hope I chose the right gift for him.The boss chose me to represent the company at the conference.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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Her mother chose her some nice earrings to go with her necklace.[verb + object + object
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- synonyms:
- elect, pick, pick out, select, single out
- antonyms:
- eschew, reject
- similar words:
- adopt, cast, cull, embrace, favor, handpick, prefer, vote for
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definition 2: |
to decide (followed by an infinitive).
He chose to attend college rather than go into his father's business.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- decide, elect
- similar words:
- resolve, will
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related words: |
assign, designate, elect, identify, name, nominate |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to make a decision or selection.
Everything looks good, so I really can't choose.I'll have to choose between fixing up my house or trying to sell it.- synonyms:
- decide, elect, opt, select
- similar words:
- pick, resolve, will
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definition 2: |
to prefer; have an inclination.
You don't have to play; you can just watch the game, if you choose.- similar words:
- desire, like, wish
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related words: |
ballot, cast, elect, please, settle, want |
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phrase: |
cannot choose but, choose up |
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