Rechoose: meaning, definitions and examples

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rechoose

 

[ ĖŒriĖĖˆtŹƒuĖz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make a choice

To rechoose means to choose again or to select once more. It implies a decision-making process where the previous choice is reconsidered and a new option is selected. This term is often used in contexts where options have changed or when the initial choice was not satisfactory.

Synonyms

choose again, opt anew, select again

Examples of usage

  • After realizing I made the wrong selection, I decided to rechoose my outfit for the party.
  • The committee will have to rechoose the winning proposal due to some discrepancies.
  • If you donā€™t like your option, feel free to rechoose any other alternative.
  • She had to rechoose her course after learning it was a prerequisite for her major.

Word origin

The word 'rechoose' is a compound of the prefix 're-' and the verb 'choose'. The prefix 're-' originates from Latin 're-', meaning 'again' or 'anew'. The term 'choose' can be traced back to Old English 'cyse' or 'cēosan', which means 'to pick or select'. It has undergone various transformations throughout history but has retained its core meaning of making a selection. The combination of these two elementsā€”'re-' indicating repetition and 'choose' suggesting selectionā€”brings us to the modern understanding of 'rechoose' as the act of making a new choice after a prior one.