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Choose

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Choose

to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available

In simple words: to pick one thing from a group

Choose in a sentence

• You can choose any dessert from the menu.
• It's important to choose wisely when making decisions.
• I didn't know which sweater to choose for the cold weather.
• Can you choose a book for the class project?
• He wanted to choose a career in medicine.

How to use Choose

Use 'choose' when you have multiple options. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using 'choose' for situations that require consent or approval.

Grammar pattern

choose + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'choose' a delicious food to eat!

Related words

Collocations with Choose

• carefully
• wisely
• freely
• be able to
• be free to
• can
• between
• from
• pick and choose

Synonyms for Choose

• select
• pick
• decide
• opt
• elect

Opposites of Choose

• reject
• discard

Common mistakes with Choose

• Using 'chose' instead of 'choose' in present tense
• 'Choosing' without an object, e.g., 'I choose.'

Frequently asked questions about Choose

What does Choose mean?

to pick one thing from a group

What is the definition of Choose?

to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available

How do you use Choose in a sentence?

You can choose any dessert from the menu.

Can you give another example of Choose?

It's important to choose wisely when making decisions.

What are synonyms for Choose?

Common alternatives include select, pick, decide, opt, elect.

What is the opposite of Choose?

Opposite meanings include reject, discard.

What words go with Choose?

It commonly pairs with carefully, wisely, freely, be able to, be free to, can, between, from, pick and choose.

What are common mistakes when using Choose?

Using 'chose' instead of 'choose' in present tense 'Choosing' without an object, e.g., 'I choose.'

How do you pronounce Choose?

US: /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/tʃuːz/","/ˈtʃuːzɪz/","/tʃəʊz/","/ˈtʃəʊzn/","/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Choose?

Use 'choose' when you have multiple options. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using 'choose' for situations that require consent or approval.

What CEFR level is Choose?

"Choose" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.