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/tʃuːz/

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Translation

To pick one thing from two or more because you want it or think it is best.

Word origin

From Old English ceosan, meaning to choose or test, a common Germanic word.

Origin
Old English
Root
ceosan

Grammar

Verb typeirregular (choose, chooses, chose)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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"Choose" means to pick one thing from many.

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"Chooses" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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"Chose" is the past form of "choose".

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This word is part of lesson 13.