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Meaning of the word choose in English

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choose

US /tʃuːz/
UK /tʃuːz/
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Verb

1.

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:
select pick opt for decide on settle on go for elect designate nominate appoint
2.

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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