picks

[US]/[pɪks]/
[UK]/[pɪks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Something used for picking up or selecting things.; A choice; a selection.
v.To choose or select.; To pluck or gather, especially flowers or fruit.; To play a stringed instrument with the fingers.

Phrases & Collocations

picks up

picks at

picks out

picked it

picks and chooses

picks up on

picks apart

picking order

picks me up

picks them up

Example Sentences

she picks apples from the tree in the orchard.

he picks up the phone to answer the call.

the lottery winner picks their lucky numbers.

do you have a favorite song to pick for the playlist?

the coach picks the starting lineup for the game.

he picks out a new suit for the interview.

she picks at the food on her plate, not hungry.

the musician picks a guitar and starts to play.

he picks through the rubble, searching for survivors.

the algorithm picks the best candidate for the job.

she picks a fight with her brother over a toy.

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