Definition of
choose is the dictionary form of chosen Definition of choose
1
[ verb ] pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

Synonyms

select take pick_out

Examples

"Take any one of these cards" "Choose a good husband for your daughter" "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her"

2
[ verb ] select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative

Synonyms

prefer opt_for opt

Examples

"I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant" "She opted for the job on the East coast"

3
[ verb ] see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way

Examples

"She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam"

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

CH OW1 Z AH0 N chosun

Similar Spelling

Choson Chason Chesson Chesney Chisinau Chishona chicken Chechen Chism chasm Chisum Chisom chechenia

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