choose
Third Person
chooses
Present Participle
choosing
Past Tense
chose
Past Participle
chosen
1
to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options
- When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity.
- I can't decide between these two desserts; you choose for me.
- She couldn't choose a favorite book because she loved so many.
- We have to choose a destination for our summer vacation.
- The chef will choose the best ingredients for tonight's special.
2
to decide to do something or to act in a certain way
transitive
- She chose to pursue a career in medicine.
- I choose to exercise regularly to stay healthy.
- Sarah chose to learn a new language for her upcoming trip.
- I chose to accept the job offer because it was a great opportunity.
- Some people choose to live a minimalist lifestyle.