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.

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.