Choose — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈchüz/

Meaning & Definition of Choose

Choose (verb)

  1. to select freely and after consideration
  2. to decide on especially by vote, elect
  3. to have a preference for

Choose (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "choose a computer that best suits your needs"

    similar: cherry-pick, 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

  2. to see fit

    "you can wear whatever you choose to the party"

    similar: like, please, want, will, wish
    related: ache (for), covet, crave, desire, die (for), fancy, hanker (for), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), yearn (for), decide, determine, resolve

  3. to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

    "chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper"

    similar: conclude, decide, determine, figure, name, opt, resolve, settle (on or upon)
    related: decree, rule, cull, elect, handpick, pick, prefer, select, single (out), adjudge, adjudicate, arbitrate, find, judge, referee, rule (on), umpire, chew over, cogitate, consider, contemplate, debate, deliberate, entertain, meditate, mull (over), ponder, question, ruminate, study, think (about or over), weigh
    near: abstain, decline, refuse, reject, turn down, delay, halt, hesitate, stall, temporize, shilly-shally, vacillate, waffle, waver

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Choose

The most common words with a similar meaning to Choose:

cherry-pick, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take, like, please, want, will, wish, conclude, decide, determine, figure, opt, resolve, settle (on or upon)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Choose

Words with the opposite meaning of Choose:

decline, refuse, reject, turn down

Related Words for Choose

preselect, appoint, designate, fix, mark, nominate, set, tab, tap, accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, ache (for), covet, crave, desire, die (for), fancy, hanker (for), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), yearn (for)

Near Antonyms of Choose

disapprove, negative, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, throw away, throw out, abstain, delay, halt, hesitate, stall, temporize, shilly-shally, vacillate, waffle, waver

Word Forms of Choose

Inflections: chose, chosen, choosing

Derived words: chooser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Choose

Middle English chosen, from Old English cēosan; akin to Old High German kiosan to choose, Latin gustare to taste

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Choose

Words & Phrases Containing Choose

choose up, choose sides, pick and choose, choose/pick sides, pick/choose your poison

Frequently Asked Questions about Choose

What does "Choose" mean?

"Choose" means to select freely and after consideration. As a verb, it is defined as: to select freely and after consideration. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Choose"?

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

What are different ways to say "Choose"?

There are 79 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Choose". Common alternatives include cherry-pick, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select and single (out).

What is the opposite of "Choose"?

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

How do you use "Choose" in a sentence?

Examples of "Choose" in a sentence: "choose a computer that best suits your needs"; "you can wear whatever you choose to the party"; "chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper".

Is "Choose" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Choose" is a verb.

Is "Choose" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Choose" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Choose"?

"Choose" is pronounced /ˈchüz/.