pick

Definition

To choose something from a group or to take something from a place, often with your fingers. It can also mean to take fruit or flowers from a plant.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Collocations include 'pick a card,' 'pick a winner,' and 'pick flowers.' Avoid confusing with 'choose,' which can be more formal. Also, 'pick' can be used informally to mean 'to criticise'.

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