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Choose
tʃuz
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
seçmek, tercih etmek, karar vermek, seçim yapmak, seçenek belirlemek
Choose meanings in Turkish
seçmek
Example:
I need to choose a restaurant for dinner.
Akşam yemeği için bir restoran seçmem gerekiyor.
She chose the blue dress for the party.
Parti için mavi elbiseyi seçti.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in everyday situations such as making decisions, selecting options, or picking items.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'choose' and is applicable in both formal and informal contexts.
tercih etmek
Example:
I prefer to choose tea over coffee.
Kahve yerine çayı tercih ediyorum.
They chose to travel by train instead of flying.
Uçmak yerine trenle seyahat etmeyi tercih ettiler.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when expressing a preference or favoring one option over another.
Note: 'Tercih etmek' emphasizes preference rather than just selection.
karar vermek
Example:
It's time to choose which path to take in life.
Hayatta hangi yolu seçeceğime karar verme zamanı.
She had to choose between a job and her studies.
Bir iş ve eğitim arasında karar vermek zorunda kaldı.
Usage: formalContext: Used in more serious situations where a significant decision is being made.
Note: This meaning conveys a deeper level of decision-making, often involving consequences.
seçim yapmak
Example:
You can choose a candidate for the election.
Seçim için bir aday seçebilirsiniz.
Voters will choose their representatives next month.
Seçmenler gelecek ay temsilcilerini seçecek.
Usage: formalContext: Used in political or formal contexts, especially related to elections or voting.
Note: 'Seçim yapmak' is specifically used in the context of elections and formal voting processes.
seçenek belirlemek
Example:
We need to choose our options carefully.
Seçeneklerimizi dikkatlice belirlemeliyiz.
Choosing the right approach can make a difference.
Doğru yaklaşımı seçmek fark yaratabilir.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts where options need to be evaluated and selected.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the evaluation of multiple choices before making a selection.
Choose's synonyms
select
To choose something from a number of alternatives based on preference or suitability.
Example: She carefully selected a dress for the party.
Note: Select often implies a more deliberate or careful decision-making process compared to choose.
pick
To choose or select something from a group of options.
Example: I need to pick a gift for my friend's birthday.
Note: Pick is more informal and can imply a quick or casual selection.
opt for
To choose or decide on a particular course of action or option.
Example: I opted for the vegetarian option at the restaurant.
Note: Opt for often suggests a decision made after considering different choices or preferences.
decide on
To make a choice or reach a conclusion after consideration.
Example: Have you decided on a movie to watch tonight?
Note: Decide on emphasizes the act of making a final choice after evaluating options.
Choose expressions, common phrases
Pick and choose
To select only the best or most desirable options from a range of choices.
Example: You can't just pick and choose which tasks you want to do; you have to complete all of them.
Note: This idiom emphasizes selecting specific options from a larger set rather than simply making a general choice.
Choose at random
To make a selection without any particular thought or reason.
Example: I couldn't decide on a flavor, so I just chose at random and ended up with strawberry ice cream.
Note: This phrase implies a lack of deliberate decision-making compared to the more intentional act of choosing.
Take your pick
To choose from a selection of options that are available.
Example: There are several desserts on the menu, so take your pick and I'll order for us.
Note: This phrase invites someone to make a choice from a range of options, typically in a casual or informal manner.
Choose your battles
To decide when to engage in a conflict or argument and when to avoid it for the sake of peace or efficiency.
Example: In a heated argument, it's important to choose your battles wisely and not get caught up in every disagreement.
Note: This idiom suggests strategic decision-making in conflicts or disagreements rather than a simple act of choosing.
Cherry-pick
To selectively choose the best or most beneficial items from a larger group, often for one's advantage.
Example: The report only highlighted the positive feedback and cherry-picked the best results to present to the board.
Note: This term implies a deliberate and often biased selection of the most favorable options, contrasting with a more neutral or balanced choice.
Choose your poison
An informal way of asking someone to make a choice, especially among various options that may have different consequences or effects.
Example: There are cocktails, wine, and beer available – choose your poison!
Note: This phrase adds a playful or slightly dramatic tone to the act of choosing, often used in a lighthearted context.
The lesser of two evils
To select the option that is less undesirable or harmful when faced with two unfavorable choices.
Example: I had to choose between working late again or missing the deadline; it was like picking the lesser of two evils.
Note: This expression highlights making a decision based on avoiding the worse outcome rather than a positive choice.
Choose everyday (slang) expressions
Go for
To make a decision or choice.
Example: I think I'll go for the pasta instead of the salad.
Note:
Settle on
To make a decision or choice after considering options.
Example: After trying on multiple outfits, she finally settled on a black dress.
Note:
Set one's sights on
To choose a goal or target to aim for.
Example: She has set her sights on becoming a doctor since she was young.
Note: Implies a more aspirational or long-term choice.
Take a fancy to
To develop a liking or preference for someone or something.
Example: He's taken a fancy to the new girl in his class.
Note:
Plump for
To choose or decide on something.
Example: I think I'll plump for the steak for dinner.
Note: Conveys a sense of decisiveness or firm choice.
Choose - Examples
Choose your favorite color.
Favori renginizi seçin.
I can't decide which dress to choose.
Hangi elbiseyi seçeceğime karar veremiyorum.
The chosen candidate will start working next week.
Seçilen aday gelecek hafta işe başlayacak.
Choose grammar
Choose - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: choose
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): chose
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): chosen
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): choosing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chooses
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): choose
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): choose
Syllables, Separation and Stress
choose Contains 1 syllables: choose
Phonetic transcription: ˈchüz
choose , ˈchüz (The red syllable is stressed)
Choose - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
choose: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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