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”; cause
Example Sentences
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But California would not prove to be the be-all and end-all for the rapper, who chose to lay down more permanent roots in Utah, just outside of Salt Lake City.
From MarketWatch
She had long blond hair covering her name tag, but she chose that exact moment to flip the hair over her shoulder.
From Literature
He shared custody of his two children, 11 and 8, when we met, but before long, both chose to live with us full-time.
From MarketWatch
His former teacher's influence played a major role in shaping his academic path, even though he ultimately chose to pursue biology rather than physics, which Jones jokingly refers to as a "softer science".
From BBC
Wirth, who organized a support group of AAA Insurance holders after the fire, chose not to and instead has her mail forwarded to her parents’ house.
From Los Angeles Times
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