Synonym warm-up – part 5

Synonyms for choose

?Which of the explanations best describes the word

N1. decide on

 to choose one thing instead of another – to choose something from many possible things, especially when the decision has been difficult – to choose something, especially without thinking carefully –

N2. single out

a spoken phrase meaning to choose anything you want, especially when there are many things available – to choose one person or thing from a group because they are better, worse, more important etc than others – a formal word for to choose something , especially after thinking carefully –

?Which word is being described

N3. to choose something, especially without thinking carefully

opt for – select – pick –

N4. a formal word meaning to choose something, especially after thinking carefully

take your pick – select – single out –

.Choose the best word to replace the word in bold

.N5. We eventually chose tiles for the kitchen floor rather than wood

Opted for – Selected – Picked –

?N6. Have you chosen a date for the wedding yet

Opted for – Decided on – Singled out –

:Answers

N1. to choose something from many possible things, especially when the decision has been difficult N2. to choose one person or thing from a group because they are better, worse, more important etc than others N3. pick N4. select N5. opted for N6. decided on