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chooses

The correct spelling is chooses.

How to pronounce chooses

/ˈtʃuːzɪz/
verb

IPA: /ˈtʃuːzɪz/

Say it like: Choo-ses

The correct spelling is chooses. To pick; to make the choice of; to select. For example: "I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl."

Usage Examples

I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl.

He was chosen as president in 1990.

I chose to walk to work today.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pick; to make the choice of; to select.
  2. 2.To elect.
  3. 3.To decide to act in a certain way.
  4. 4.To wish; to desire; to prefer.

noun

  1. 1.The act of choosing; selection.
  2. 2.The power, right, or privilege of choosing; election.
  3. 3.Scope for choice.

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