select

verb
/sɪˈlekt/

Meaning

to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
to choose from a group of options

Example Sentences

Please select your favorite color.

She carefully selected a dress for the party.

Example Expressions

select few

Synonyms

choose, pick, opt, decide, elect
Entry 1
choose, pick, opt, decide
Entry 2
choose, pick, opt, elect, decide

Antonyms

reject, ignore, dismiss, exclude, refuse
Entry 1
reject, ignore, dismiss, exclude
Entry 2
reject, ignore, refuse

Collocations

select carefully, select from options, select the best, select randomly, select all, select option, select candidate, select menu, select group
Entry 1
select carefully, select from options, select the best, select randomly, select all
Entry 2
select option, select candidate, select menu, select group

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