Choose

Pronunciation: /tʃuz/

Definitions of choose

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

Example Sentences

A1 I choose to eat pizza for dinner.

A2 She always chooses the red dress for special occasions.

B1 Students are allowed to choose their own electives in high school.

B2 When faced with a difficult decision, it's important to choose wisely.

C1 As a manager, you must choose the best course of action for the company.

C2 Having studied the options carefully, she was able to choose the most suitable candidate for the job.

Examples of choose in a Sentence

formal It is important to carefully choose the right candidate for the job.

informal I can't decide which movie to watch, there are so many to choose from!

slang I'll let you choose where we grab dinner tonight.

figurative Sometimes in life, we must choose between what is easy and what is right.

Grammatical Forms of choose

• past tense: chose
• plural: choose
• comparative: choosier
• superlative: choosiest
• present tense: choose
• future tense: will choose
• perfect tense: have chosen
• continuous tense: is choosing
• singular: chooses
• positive degree: choosable
• infinitive: choose
• gerund: choosing
• participle: chosen

Origin and Evolution of choose

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'choose' originated from the Old English word 'ceosan' which means 'to select or decide'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'choose' has retained its original meaning of selecting or deciding among options, but has also gained nuances and connotations related to personal preference, free will, and decision-making processes.