choose

choose · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To pick out from a number of alternatives.

  2. 2.

    To decide on a course of action.

  3. 3.

    To prefer or want.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    choose wisely — make a careful decision
  • •
    pick and choose — to be selective
  • •
    choose sides — to support one party
  • •
    beggars can't be choosers — accept what's available
  • •
    choose your battles — be selective about conflicts

Related words

Antonyms: refuse, reject
See also: choice, decide, pick, select
Synonyms: decide on, opt for, pick, select

Etymology

From Old English "ceosan" meaning to choose, seek out, or select, from Proto-Germanic "*keusaną."