Synonyms for

Pick

Verb / pɪk / Another word for pick — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To choose or select something

Synonyms & similar words

blame plunk plectron findfault selection woof pickaxe pickax cream pluck piece foot choice weft filling breakup cull clean option picking peck plectrum beak nibble choose select decide prefer opt elect cull pluck harvest gather collect sort screen sift winnow extract remove pull snatch grab

Synonyms by register

Formal

select choose elect opt

Informal

grab snag cop nab

Literary

pluck glean gather

Antonyms

reject discard leave ignore refuse spurn disregard

Common collocations

  • pick up
  • pick out
  • pick on
  • pick apart
  • pick a fight
  • pick a lock
  • pick your nose

Word family

noun pick
verb pick
adjective pickable

Usage note

The verb 'pick' can have many meanings, from selecting an item to irritating someone. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. She will pick the blue dress to wear to the party.
  2. He likes to pick the red crayon to color with.
  3. We need to pick a good book to read for our book club.
  4. I will pick the ripe strawberries from the garden.
  5. She will pick the best apples from the tree.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to pick it.
  • When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
  • In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

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