Pronunciation

/ˈtʃuːz/

Definitions

• Verb: n (chose), v (to choose) The action of selecting one option from a set, often based on preference or necessity.
• Adjective: Having the quality of being chosen or picked out; preferred.

Phrases

• “Make a choice” means to decide between options.
• “Out of the blue, he chose to move to a new city.”
• “The winning team was chosen based on their performance.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After much deliberation, she finally chose the red dress for the wedding.”
• Noun: “His decision to pursue a career in medicine was a well-considered choice.”
• Adjective: “The chosen candidate for the job received many congratulations.”

Synonyms

• Select
• Pick
• Opt for
• Decide upon
• elect
• favor

Antonyms

• Reject
• Ignore
• Abstain
• Avoid
• Deny

Usage Notes

• “Choose” can be used as both a transitive (choosing something) and intransitive verb (choosing to do something).
• The past tense is “chose” and the past participle is “chosen.”
• In informal settings, “pick” or “select” can be used interchangeably with “choose.”