Elementary ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #165 of 1319

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
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Pick and select are close synonyms.

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