choose: meaning and definitions

To select from a number of possible alternatives; decide on and pick out.

To prefer above others: chooses the supermarket over the neighborhood grocery store.

To determine or decide: chose to fly rather than drive.

To make a choice; make a selection: was used to doing as she chose.

choose up To choose players and form sides or teams for a game, such as baseball or softball.

cannot choose but Can only do; cannot do otherwise: We cannot choose but to observe the rules.