chose
1 Americannoun
verb
noun
Etymology
Origin of chose
First recorded in 1350–1400, for an earlier sense; 1660–70, for the current sense; Middle English, from French, from Latin causa “reason, sake, case”; see cause
Example Sentences
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There, he will bless a plaque dedicated to Pope Francis -- who chose Lampedusa for his very first trip following his election in 2013 -- before celebrating mass in a sports field.
From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026
I always think about the photograph he chose after we won the Premier League.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Her children would do no wrong if they chose not to farm; it isn’t for everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Starbucks Korea said it chose the setting for the "scenic confluence of the Han and Imjin rivers" that offer visitors a "unique place to relax amid nature".
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
My butterflies kick me, jab me with their flags, making the reality of Rhys, the parts of him I chose to not see so that I could see what I wanted, crystallize in my mind.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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