chose
Translation
chose
Examples
She chose the red dress.
She chose the red dress.
They chose to go by train.
They chose to go by train.
He was chosen as team captain.
He was chosen as team captain.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to choose somebody/something I chose the blue car.
((to-inf)) to choose to do something We chose to stay at home.
((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to choose somebody/something as something They chose her as their leader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: selected, picked, opted for
Etymology
From Old English 'ceosan'. The vowel sound changed over time.
Memory Tips
Remember the verb forms: choose (present) - chose (past) - chosen (past participle).