Synonyms for Select
Definition of select
adjective
- of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
- selected or chosen for special qualifications; "the blue- ribbon event of the season"
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"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "select"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like choice, choose, fine can replace "select" 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.
With 8 alternatives available, "select" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Select" in song lyrics
See how select is used in real songs:
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"And occupations which I seek I can have if I select"
Black Sheep — Black With N.V -
"Take it on the chin, the lifestyle I chose is a select"
Chief Kamachi — Prisoners -
"You lose the choice to select"
The Cross Movement — Hold it Down