choose
word
/ˈtʃuz/
chooz
/tʃˈuːz/
chooz
Definition
To decide which person, thing, or option you want from two or more possibilities. It can also mean to intentionally decide to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'choose between A and B', 'choose from', and 'choose to do something'. 'Choose' is the base form; the past is irregular: 'chose' and 'chosen'. Slightly more formal than 'pick' in casual speech.
Spanish: elegir - escogerPortuguese (BR): escolherPortuguese (PT): escolherChinese (Simplified): 选择Chinese (Traditional): 選擇Hindi: चुननाArabic: يختار - يختار من بين خياراتBengali: বেছে নেওয়া - নির্বাচন করাRussian: выбирать - выбратьJapanese: 選ぶVietnamese: chọnKorean: 고르다 - 선택하다Turkish: seçmekUrdu: چننا - منتخب کرناIndonesian: memilih
Example Sentences
You can choose any color you like.
basic
She chose the window seat on the bus.
basic
We need to choose a name for the baby.
basic
I chose to stay home tonight instead of going out.
natural
If I had to choose between money and time, I'd take time.
natural
There are so many good options that it's hard to choose.
natural