choose (v.)
to pick from several options
Examples
- Choose a colour.
Key rules
- Choose means pick from several options
- Choose + noun or to + verb: choose to stay
- Past form chose, past participle chosen
Common mistakes
- I have chose the blue one โ I have chosen the blue one
- She choosed a colour โ She chose a colour
Use cases
- Shopping
- Decision making
- Ordering food
๐ก Tip: Pick and select are close synonyms.