Choose Meaning
Choose Definition & Usage
To select or pick out from a range of options or possibilities.
Examples
- "I choose the red dress for the party."
- "She chose the easier route to avoid the traffic."
- "Can you choose a movie for us to watch tonight?"
- "They had to choose between two different job offers."
- "He chose to stay home rather than go to the concert."
To make a decision about a course of action or lifestyle, often with personal or moral implications.
Examples
- "He chose to forgive rather than hold a grudge."
- "She had to choose between career advancement and family time."
- "After much thought, they chose to invest in renewable energy."
- "The politician chose honesty over popularity."
- "In life, you can choose to be happy despite the circumstances."
To select or indicate a preference in a casual or informal context, often with minimal reflection.
Examples
- "I’ll just choose whatever you want for dinner."
- "He chose the first option because it was the simplest."
- "We don’t need to make a big decision, just choose one of these options."
- "Choose a seat wherever you like."
- "She chose the blue one because it was the most obvious."
Cultural Context
The word 'choose' originates from the Old French 'choisir' and Latin 'causare,' meaning 'to cause' or 'to choose.' It has evolved through the centuries to encompass both practical selection and more abstract, value-based decisions. In contemporary language, it is essential to expressing personal agency, particularly in cultures that value choice and autonomy.
The Ultimate Decision
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The Ultimate Decision
In a small town, two best friends, Emily and Sarah, were about to make the most significant choice of their lives. They had graduated from college and had two equally promising job offers: one in a bustling city and another in a peaceful countryside village. Emily was all about adventure and excitement, while Sarah valued a quieter, slower-paced life. As they sat in their favorite café, sipping coffee, the conversation turned to their future. ‘I think I’ll choose the city,’ Emily said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. ‘I want to experience everything it has to offer. I’ve always wanted to live in the heart of it all.’ Sarah looked thoughtful. ‘I understand why you would choose that, but I think I’ll choose the countryside. The calm, the space... I think it suits me better.’ They continued to discuss their options, considering everything from lifestyle preferences to job prospects. ‘It’s a hard choice,’ Emily admitted. ‘But at the end of the day, I think we both need to choose what feels right for us.’ In the weeks that followed, both friends followed their own paths. Emily thrived in the vibrant city, while Sarah enjoyed a peaceful and fulfilling life in the countryside. Both had chosen paths that reflected their core values, and both found happiness in their choices. The decision was not easy, but it was one they could both live with. It showed them that the ultimate choice was not about right or wrong, but about choosing what aligned with their heart’s desires.
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