Synonyms for Choose
Definition of 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"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "choose"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like prefer, select, take can replace "choose" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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