pick
Translation
to choose, to select, to gather, to harvest
Examples
Pick a card from the deck.
Pick a card from the deck.
We pick fresh apples in the fall.
We pick fresh apples in the autumn.
He picked the winning horse.
He picked the winning horse.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to choose or gather (sth.) Pick a card from the deck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: choose, select, gather
Etymology
From Middle English 'piken', meaning 'to peck'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'picking' the best picture with your finger, as in picking it up.