Cherry-pick — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈcher-ē-ˌpik/ cher·ry-pick

Meaning & Definition of Cherry-pick

Cherry-pick (verb)

  1. to select the best or most desirable
  2. to select as being the best or most desirable; also, to select the best or most desirable from

Cherry-pick (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

    "cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief"

    similar: choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take
    related: preselect, appoint, designate, fix, mark, nominate, set, tab, tap, accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, settle (on or upon)
    opposite: decline, refuse, reject, turn down
    near: disapprove, negative, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, throw away, throw out

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cherry-pick

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cherry-pick:

choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cherry-pick

Words with the opposite meaning of Cherry-pick:

decline, refuse, reject, turn down

Related Words for Cherry-pick

preselect, appoint, designate, fix, mark, nominate, set, tab, tap, accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, settle (on or upon)

Near Antonyms of Cherry-pick

disapprove, negative, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, throw away, throw out

Word Forms of Cherry-pick

Inflections: cherry-picked, cherry-picking, cherry-picks

Origin & Etymology of Cherry-pick

First known use: 1965i

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry-pick

What does "Cherry-pick" mean?

"Cherry-pick" means to select the best or most desirable. As a verb, it is defined as: to select the best or most desirable.

What is another word for "Cherry-pick"?

Other words for "Cherry-pick" include choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick and prefer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cherry-pick" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cherry-pick"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cherry-pick". Common alternatives include choose, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select and single (out).

What is the opposite of "Cherry-pick"?

Antonyms of "Cherry-pick" include decline, refuse, reject and turn down. Near antonyms include disapprove, negative, repudiate and spurn.

How do you use "Cherry-pick" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cherry-pick" in a sentence: "cherry-picked the spacious corner office for his corporate fief".

Is "Cherry-pick" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cherry-pick" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Cherry-pick"?

"Cherry-pick" is pronounced /ˈcher-ē-ˌpik/ and divided into syllables as cher·ry-pick.

What is the origin of the word "Cherry-pick"?

First known use: 1965i.