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Definition of choose

choose

/tʃuːz/
choose
Adjective:choosy
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Past Simple:chose
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Past Participle:chosen
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Present Participle:choosing
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• verb

1

To pick out or select someone or something as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives.

Example

"Students must choose three elective courses for the upcoming semester."

2

To decide on a course of action, typically after considering the possible options.

Example

"Many commuters choose to take the train rather than drive into the city center."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The present tense form 'choose' (pronounced with a long 'oo' sound) is frequently confused in spelling with its past tense form 'chose' (pronounced with a long 'o' sound).

• Rhymes for choose

• Nearby Words

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chomsky
chongqing
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choosy

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cēosan', meaning to choose, seek out, or decide, which derives from the Proto-Germanic root '*keusaną' (to test or taste) and ultimately the Proto-Indo-European root '*ǵews-' (to taste or enjoy).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Choose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/choose
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