Synonyms for

Chooses

Verb / ˈtʃu:zʌz / / ˈtʃu:zɪz / Another word for chooses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to select or make a decision from a number of options

Synonyms & similar words

choose prefer select pickout take opt selects picks decides opts resolves determines prefers elects names designates appoints nominates specifies indicates identifies marks figures

Synonyms by register

Formal

selects elects opts for determines

Informal

picks goes with settles on fancies

Literary

deems favors ordains

Antonyms

rejects refuses declines discards forgoes spurns

Common collocations

  • chooses wisely
  • chooses carefully
  • chooses to do
  • chooses between
  • chooses the path
  • chooses the right
  • chooses not to

Word family

noun choice
verb choose
adjective chosen
adverb chooseable

Usage note

The verb 'chooses' implies making a selection from multiple options. It is important to distinguish between 'choose' (present tense) and 'chose' (past tense).

Example sentences

  1. She chooses to wear a red dress to the party.
  2. He chooses to play basketball instead of soccer.
  3. I choose to study for my test instead of watching TV.
  4. The teacher chooses the student with the highest grade to be the leader.
  5. The restaurant menu has many dishes to choose from.

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