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From the verb choose: (⇒ conjugate)
chose is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v past

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Sense: Verb: select

Synonyms:

select , pick , decide on, settle on, settle for, cherry-pick, elect, opt for, plump for (informal), go with (informal), go for (informal), pick out, single out, pick and choose, discriminate

Antonyms:

refuse , decline , reject , discard , turn down, hesitate , stall , waver

Sense: Verb: prefer

Synonyms:

prefer , want , like , wish , desire , fancy , would rather, had rather (literary or archaic)

Antonyms:

dislike , hate , disfavor, avoid

Sense: Verb: decide

Synonyms:

decide , make a choice, make your choice, make up your mind, make a decision, resolve , conclude , determine , commit yourself, settle

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