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To make up ones mind; decide or prefer. To pick something from a larger group with consideration.

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Usage examples (38)
  • You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
  • I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
  • For free, we could choose from a very limited menu.
  • This doesn't help me choose from the 220 dry cleaners in Sydney.
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  • I "choose" (to select, to pick) her because she always "chews" (to think about) things over in her mind before she speaks.
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