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choose (c̸ho̵̅o̅z)

transitive verb chose, chosen cho′·sen, choosing choos′·ing

  1. to pick out by preference from what is available; take as a choice; select to choose a book at the library
  2. 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

  1. to make one's selection
  2. to have the desire or wish; please do as you choose

Related Forms:

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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