choose
choose definition
choose (c̸ho̵̅o̅z)
transitive verb chose, chosen cho′·sen, choosing choos′·ing
- to pick out by preference from what is available; take as a choice; select to choose a book at the library
- to decide or prefer: with an infinitive object to choose to remain
Etymology: ME chesen, cheosen < OE ceosan < IE base *ĝeus-, to taste, relish > L gustare, Goth kausjan
intransitive verb
- to make one's selection
- to have the desire or wish; please do as you choose
Related Forms:
- chooser choos′er noun
choose Idioms
cannot choose but
cannot do otherwise than; be compelled
choose up
Informal to decide on the opposing players, as for an impromptu ballgame
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