Choose

/tʃuːz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To select or make a decision about something from a range of options.

I need to choose a book to read for my literature class.

To prefer or decide upon one option over others.

She chose to study biology instead of chemistry.

To exercise the power of choice; to determine one’s course of action.

You can choose to either stay home or go out with friends.

To pick out or select.

He chose a gift for his sister’s birthday.

To make a choice or selection.

Please choose wisely if you want to succeed.

Middle English 'chose', from Old French 'choisir', Latin 'eligere'.

choose wisely

Select your options carefully.

choose your battles

Decide which conflicts are worth engaging in.

choose between

Make a selection from two or more options.

chooser

A person who selects.

choice

The act of selecting from options.

chosen

Selected or picked.

To make a choice in a casual manner.

Just choose whatever feels right.

To opt for something trendy or popular.

I’m gonna choose that new place for dinner; everyone is raving about it.