chose
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /tʃoʊz/
KK: /tʃoʊz/
noun
Definition
An item of personal property or a piece of something that can be chosen or selected.
Example
The lawyer explained that the chattel was considered a chose in law.
Conversation
I saw that you chose a new laptop for school.
Yeah, I needed something more powerful for my projects.
What features made you chose that one?
It has a great processor and a long battery life, perfect for my needs.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
item
article
object
Antonyms
abandon
discard
refusal
verb
Definition
To select or make a decision about something from a range of options.
Example
She chose the blue dress for the party.
Tense Forms
Past: chose
Past Participle: chosen
Conversation
I finally decided on a movie for tonight.
Oh really? What did you chose?
I chose that new action film everyone's talking about.
Root Explanation
Chose is derived from the Old French word 'choisir' (meaning to choose), which comes from the Latin 'causare' (meaning to cause or to choose). The word 'chose' itself means a thing or an object that has been chosen.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for choosing, 'choisir', to remember that 'chose' refers to something that has been selected or chosen.
Visually Confused Words
chouse
choose
hose
chouser
chooser
chogset
chitose
whose