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chooses

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈtʃuzəz// UK //tʃˈuːzɪz// choos·es

v. to pick one thing instead of another because you want it or think it is better. It describes what someone does when they have two or more options.

v. to select a particular course of action or item from a set of available alternatives. This third-person singular form indicates a preference or a deliberate decision made by a subject.


SIMPLE

She chooses a healthy salad for lunch every day.

CONTEXTUAL

When the menu is too long, he usually chooses the chef's special to save time.

COMPLEX

The software automatically chooses the most efficient server based on the user's current geographic location and network speed.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object or an infinitive phrase starting with 'to'.

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