chose

verb

Definition of chosenext
past tense of choose
1
as in selected
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities choose a computer that best suits your needs

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2
as in wanted
to see fit you can wear whatever you choose to the party

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3
as in decided
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chose
  1. decided
  2. opted
  3. elected
Verb
  • In the wake of the hurricane, the Chief decided to release his song early and sign over all publishing royalties to the people of his home state.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Premier League originated in 1992, when England's best teams decided to break away from the traditional English Football League structure that had been in place for more than 100 years.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decided
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  • The singer, who is set to perform at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show later this month, opted for a cream blazer with punk embellishments.
    Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The 17-year-old opted for monochrome suit styling, wearing all-black attire that complemented his mother’s dress.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opted
Verb
  • Instead of responding to rumors surrounding his love life, however, Smith has elected to turn to music.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Drescher was elected for two terms as president of SAG-AFTRA in 2021 and, in 2023.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of elected
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