select
gb/səlˈɛkt/ us/səlˈɛkt/
A2
English
~ 1700
kiválaszt, válogatott, kiválasztott
VERB
A2
1
kiválaszt
A2
Usage pattern:
to select [something/someone] from [a group]
The committee will select the winner next week.
A bizottság jövő héten választja ki a győztest.
You can select your preferred language from the menu.
A menüből kiválaszthatod a kívánt nyelvet.
She was selected to represent the school in the competition.
Please select the items you want to purchase.
The program allows you to select multiple files at once.
Learner examples
I will select a book to read.
Kiválasztok egy könyvet, amit elolvasok.
Please select your favorite color.
Kérlek, válaszd ki a kedvenc színedet.
He will select a seat near the window.
Select the picture you like best.
We must select the right answer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'select' with 'elect'. 'Elect' is used mainly for choosing people for official positions through voting, while 'select' is more general.
Meaning
choose from a set of options
Collocations
select a candidate
|select an option
|select text
|select a file
|select a team
Synonyms
choose (Most common general term; 'select' is slightly more formal.)
|
pick (More informal and casual than 'select'.)
Antonyms
reject (Means to not choose something or someone.)
Themes
decision-making
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
To choose one person or thing from a group.
To carefully choose someone or something from a group, usually based on specific criteria.
B2
FORMAL
2
válogatott
B2
kiválasztott
B1
Only a select few were invited to the gala.
Csak néhány kiválasztott kapott meghívást a gálára.
The hotel offers services to a select clientele.
A szálloda válogatott vendégkörnek nyújt szolgáltatásokat.
She belongs to a select group of scientists recognized worldwide.
Learner examples
Only a select few can join the club.
Csak néhány kiválasztott csatlakozhat a klubhoz.
This is a select group of friends.
Ez egy szűk, válogatott baráti társaság.
We have a select list of customers.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'select' as an adjective with its verb form. As an adjective, it describes something already chosen, not the action of choosing.
Meaning
specially chosen as best
Collocations
select group
|select few
|select clientele
Synonyms
exclusive (Emphasizes being limited to a privileged group.)
|
elite (Stresses being among the highest quality or status.)
Antonyms
ordinary (Lacking special status or selection.)
Themes
quality
|status
|core_vocabulary
|business
Definition
Chosen as the best or most special.
Chosen as the best, most suitable, or most exclusive, often implying high quality or limited availability.
Grammar
Dictionary form
select
IPA
GB/səlˈɛkt/
US/səlˈɛkt/
Syllables & stress
se - lect (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lect)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: select
- 3rd Person Singular: selects
- Present Participle: selecting
- Past: selected
Word family
Forms
selects
verb
selecting
verb
selected
verb
Related words
selectively
adverb
selectable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
deselect
verb
Advanced or less common
selectivity
noun C1
Expressions
select for
1/səlˈɛkt fɚ/
fixed phrase
choose for a purpose or role
To choose someone or something for a special job, role, or reason.
Examples
- He was selected for the national team.
- The samples were selected for further testing.
select from
1/səlˈɛkt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
choose from available options
To choose one or more things from a group that is given.
Examples
- You can select from over 50 different courses.
- Guests may select from a variety of desserts.