Choose: meaning, definitions and examples

General use for making a decision among possibilities.

• She has to choose between studying law and medicine
• Choose your favorite ice cream flavor

Formal or deliberate choice, often used in professional or academic settings.

• You need to select the best candidate for the job
• The committee will select the best proposal

Casual or informal choice.

• Pick any seat you like
• She picked the red shoes because they were on sale

Indicates a preference or selection from options available, often implying careful consideration.

• Many people opt for organic produce
• He opted for a more relaxed lifestyle after retiring

Used when reaching a final decision after consideration.

• They need to decide on a venue for the wedding
• After much thought, she decided on the blue dress

When you need to make a choice or pick something from a set of options.

• She needs to choose a dress for the party.

Refers to one of the possible choices you have. It can be used in formal or informal settings.

• You have the option to either take the train or the bus.

When you make up your mind about something after consideration; often used for more serious or important choices.

• He made the decision to move to a new city.

When you have a variety of things to choose from, and you have to pick one.

• The restaurant offers a wide selection of desserts.

When there is another possibility or option that is different from the usual one.

• If you don't want pizza, we have the alternative of pasta.