choose
UK: tʃuːz | US: tʃuːz
vt. to select from a number of possibilities
vt. to decide or prefer (to do something)
vi. to make a choice
choose = choos<to select> + e<verb-forming suffix>
- choos: Derived from Old English cēosan, meaning "to select, taste, or test." Related to Germanic roots like Old High German kiosan and Gothic kiusan.
- e: A verb-forming suffix in Modern English, often marking the infinitive or present tense.
Etymology Origin:
The word "choose" traces back to Old English cēosan, reflecting a deep Germanic heritage tied to the act of selection or judgment. Over time, the spelling simplified (losing the inflected forms like cēas or curon), but the core meaning of "picking or deciding" remained intact. The modern form retains the original root's logic—linking choice to deliberation, as seen in related words like "choice" (from the same root) and "chosen."
You may choose any book from the shelf.
She chose to study abroad next year.
It's hard to choose between these two options.
They chose him as their team leader.
Always choose kindness over conflict.