Choose Definition & Meaning
choose
- verb
- 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"
- select as an alternative over another; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast"
- 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"
"Choose" in song lyrics
See how choose is used in real songs:
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"Reality or dream world, whichever you choose"
50/50 Twin — Life is so Unfair -
"And I never knew I had so many to choose"
Aceyalone — I Never Knew -
"any which way any one shall choose"
Aceyalone — The Energy
Words that rhyme with choose
Usage tips for "choose"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "choose" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for choose to find words that pair well.
Use "choose" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does choose mean?
- 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" select as an alternative over another; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast" 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"
- What part of speech is choose?
- Choose is a verb.
- How many definitions does choose have?
- Choose has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).