choose

[US]/tʃuːz/
[UK]/tʃuz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. make a decision between different options
vi. make a selection or decision

Phrases & Collocations

Choose wisely

choose from

as you choose

choose to do

cannot choose but

Example Sentences

They choose me to be their representative.

They vote to choose a president.

choose to grandstand in court

choose a more towardly occasion

Choose an author as you choose a friend.

elect an art course.See Synonyms at choose

irresolute about what to choose

choose pale floral patterns for walls.

I choose a palette of natural, earthy colours.

they choose to leave early of their own volition.

He would choose death before surrender.

He had to choose between death and dishonour.

Leave it to you to choose between the two methods.

choose between riding and walking.

Choose which you like best.

Of two evils choose the less.

If you choose to do it, it's your funeral.

Choose your moment to visit him.

There are various colors to choose from.

Real-world Examples

That is why I chose you, Po.

Source: Kung Fu Panda 3

No successor has been identified, much less chosen.

Source: VOA Standard October 2015 Collection

The country is a presidential federation where voters directly choose their leader.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

So, what exactly will voters be choosing?

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

Good! Why did you choose this company?

Source: Past National College Entrance Examination Listening Test Questions

However we choose to illustrate this, it's wrong.

Source: Listening Digest

Americans aren't choosing a president this year.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

But how do we choose a partner?

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2015 Collection

I realize now that God chose you.

Source: English little tyrant

Voters won't be directly choosing their president.

Source: Battle Collection

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