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picked

v.
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɪkt// UK //pˈɪkt// picked Archaic

v. to choose something from a group or to take something like a flower or fruit from where it is growing. You use this when you select one thing out of many options.

v. to select from a group or to harvest fruit, flowers, or vegetables by breaking them off the plant. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

She picked a red apple from the tree.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager picked the most experienced candidate for the new role after interviewing several people.

COMPLEX

While the children picked wild berries along the fence, the adults debated which route would lead them back to the trailhead before sunset.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

Pitfall

I picked to go homeI chose to go homeWhile 'pick' and 'choose' are synonyms, 'pick' is rarely followed by an infinitive; 'choose' is the standard verb for that structure.

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