Choosing

verb

/ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 12.1

Definitions

1.verbTo pick; to make the choice of; to select.

"I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl."

2.verbTo elect.

"He was chosen as president in 1990."

3.verbTo decide to act in a certain way.

"I chose to walk to work today."

4.verbTo wish; to desire; to prefer.

5.nounThe act of making a choice.

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