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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Raman is more likely than Bass to pick up the voters who chose community organizer Rae Huang, a leftist who, like Raman, is a DSA member.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The Nasdaq, the exchange where SpaceX chose to list, agreed to fast-track entry into its Nasdaq-100.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
So here’s how my son chose his first credit card — along with some lessons that can help you choose yours.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Later Friday morning, Roscosmos chose not to proceed with the structural repair work.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“I’m sorry this Flash chose you. I really am. I can’t imagine how hard this is for you, La.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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