Choose - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |tʃuːz|  American pronunciation of the word choose
Brit.  |tʃuːz|  British pronunciation of the word choose
irregular verb:  p.t. — chose  p.p. — chosen

verb

- pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives (syn: pick out, select, take)
- select as an alternative over another (syn: opt, prefer)
I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
- see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way

Extra examples

The political party chose a leader.

They chose her as the team captain.

We've chosen a different time to go.

He was chosen because he's qualified for the job.

She was chosen from a long list of people.

He chose his words carefully.

Which shirt would you choose?

How do I choose when there's so much available?

Let everyone choose for themselves.

You can choose from among a number of alternatives.

It is difficult to choose among so many nice houses.

Jim chose Mary as his wife.

They chose her as captain.

They chose to go by train.

It took us ages to choose a new carpet.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: choose
he/she/it: chooses
present participle: choosing
past tense: chose
past participle: chosen
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