Pick

Synonyms of pick

• select
• choose
• opt for

Antonyms of pick

• reject
• decline
• ignore

Collocations of pick

pick up

Frequency: 80 %

Can you pick up some groceries on your way home?

pick out

Frequency: 70 %

She helped me pick out a new outfit for the party.

pick and choose

Frequency: 60 %

You can't just pick and choose which tasks you want to do.

handpick

Frequency: 50 %

The chef personally handpicked the ingredients for the dish.

pickpocket

Frequency: 40 %

Beware of pickpockets in crowded places.

Idiomatic Expressions for pick

• Phrase: pick up the pieces
  Meaning: to try to repair or recover from a difficult or chaotic situation
  Usage: After the company went bankrupt, it took years to pick up the pieces and rebuild.