Choose (Verb)
Meaning 1
See fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way; "She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The manager chose not to comment on the controversy surrounding the company.
- He chose to follow a different path in his career rather than work for his family's business.
- The parents chose not to punish their child, instead opting for a calm and respectful conversation.
- She chose to drop out of medical school to pursue her passion for photography.
- The politician chose to resign from office amidst allegations of misconduct.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; "Take any one of these cards"; "Choose a good husband for your daughter"; "She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I can choose a book from the hundreds on this shelf.
- Select a cake that you like from the variety available at the store.
- You get to pick one of these three hotels to stay at for the conference.
- Choose a good seat because the venue will be packed tonight.
- She chose a white wedding dress from several possibilities her mother showed her.