English

choose

tʃuz, tʃuːz, t͡ʃuːz
Meaning: to pick out or select from a number of alternatives
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: tʃuːz, t͡ʃuːz

Listen to pronunciation

Show inflections Hide inflections

Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base choose
3rd person singular present chooses
Present participle choosing
Past chose
Will future will choose
Going-to future going to choose
Imperative negative don't choose / do not choose

Example sentences

I had to choose between the two options.
I had to choose between the two options.
Why did you choose this book?
Why did you choose this book?
You can choose whatever you like from the menu.
You can choose whatever you like from the menu.
You can choose either of these books.
You can choose either of these books.
She was chosen to represent our country at the Olympics.
She was chosen to represent our country at the Olympics.

Usage Notes

Used when making a decision between two or more possibilities. Can be used with 'between', 'from', or with a direct object.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.