Chose
/tʃoʊz/
verbBeginner🔥Very CommonGeneral
1 meaning1 question
Definitions
1
To pick or select something from several possibilities.
/tʃoʊz/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To select from a range of options.
He chose pizza for dinner.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at an ice cream shop – choosing means picking your favorite flavor from all the options!
👶 For kids: To pick something you like.
More Examples
2
She chose to stay home instead of going out.
How It's Used
Everyday Life
"I chose the blue dress over the red one."
Decision Making
"She carefully chose her words before speaking."
Past tense of the verb "choose," from Old English *cēosan, meaning "to choose, select, pick."
The word 'chose' has been in use for centuries with consistent meaning and usage.
Memory tip
Think of 'choosing' your favorite ice cream flavor.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"to choose, select, pick"
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Common misspellings
chosedchoes
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Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written