Meaning of the word choose in English

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choose

US /tʃuːz/

UK /tʃuːz/

select (someone or something) as being the best or most suitable of two or more alternatives

Example:

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You can choose any book you like from the shelf.

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She had to choose between two job offers.

Synonym:

decide on a course of action

Example:

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We need to choose carefully how to proceed.

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He chose to stay silent during the meeting.

Synonym:

decide determine resolve elect opt

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