Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To select or make a decision from a number of alternatives.
Pronunciation (US): /tʃoʊz/
Pronunciation (UK): /tʃəʊz/
Origin and Usage: The word "chose" is the past tense of the verb "choose." It originated from the Old English word "ceosan" which means to choose or select. The word has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in everyday language.
Synonyms: Select, decide, opt, elect, pick, prefer, single out, nominate, name, designate.
Related Words: Choose, close, those, whose, arose.
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