Forklaringsordbok
Engelsk
Choose
tʃuz
Ekstremt Vanlig
600 - 700
600 - 700
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000. Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
Choose -
To make a choice or selection from a number of options
Eksempel: She couldn't decide between the red or blue dress, but eventually chose the blue one.
Bruk: formalKontekst: decision-making situations
Merk: This is the most common meaning of 'choose' and is used in various contexts to indicate selecting one option from multiple possibilities.
To prefer or decide to do something
Eksempel: I choose to believe that everything will work out in the end.
Bruk: formalKontekst: philosophical or personal beliefs
Merk: In this sense, 'choose' is used to express a personal decision or belief.
To select from a range of possibilities
Eksempel: Customers can choose from a variety of colors for their new car.
Bruk: formalKontekst: product or service selections
Merk: This meaning is often used in commercial or consumer contexts.
To elect or pick someone or something for a particular role or purpose
Eksempel: The committee will choose a new chairperson at the next meeting.
Bruk: formalKontekst: appointments or nominations
Merk: In this context, 'choose' implies a deliberate selection for a specific position or duty.
To decide or determine something after careful consideration
Eksempel: After much thought, he chose to pursue a career in medicine.
Bruk: formalKontekst: life-changing decisions
Merk: This meaning of 'choose' is used for significant decisions that have a lasting impact.
Synonymer for Choose
select
To choose something from a number of alternatives based on preference or suitability.
Eksempel: She carefully selected a dress for the party.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: I need to pick a gift for my friend's birthday.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: I opted for the vegetarian option at the restaurant.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: Have you decided on a movie to watch tonight?
Merk: Decide on emphasizes the act of making a final choice after evaluating options.
Chooses uttrykk og vanlige setninger
Pick and choose
To select only the best or most desirable options from a range of choices.
Eksempel: You can't just pick and choose which tasks you want to do; you have to complete all of them.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: I couldn't decide on a flavor, so I just chose at random and ended up with strawberry ice cream.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: There are several desserts on the menu, so take your pick and I'll order for us.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: In a heated argument, it's important to choose your battles wisely and not get caught up in every disagreement.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: The report only highlighted the positive feedback and cherry-picked the best results to present to the board.
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: There are cocktails, wine, and beer available – choose your poison!
Merk: 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.
Eksempel: I had to choose between working late again or missing the deadline; it was like picking the lesser of two evils.
Merk: This expression highlights making a decision based on avoiding the worse outcome rather than a positive choice.
Chooses hverdags (slang) uttrykk
Go for
To make a decision or choice.
Eksempel: I think I'll go for the pasta instead of the salad.
Merk:
Settle on
To make a decision or choice after considering options.
Eksempel: After trying on multiple outfits, she finally settled on a black dress.
Merk:
Set one's sights on
To choose a goal or target to aim for.
Eksempel: She has set her sights on becoming a doctor since she was young.
Merk: Implies a more aspirational or long-term choice.
Take a fancy to
To develop a liking or preference for someone or something.
Eksempel: He's taken a fancy to the new girl in his class.
Merk:
Plump for
To choose or decide on something.
Eksempel: I think I'll plump for the steak for dinner.
Merk: Conveys a sense of decisiveness or firm choice.
Choose - Eksempler
Choose your favorite color.
I can't decide which dress to choose.
The chosen candidate will start working next week.
Chooses grammatikk
Choose - Verb (Verb) / Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form)
Oppslagsord: choose
Bøyinger
Verb, preteritum (Verb, past tense): chose
Verb, perfektum partisipp (Verb, past participle): chosen
Verb, gerundium eller presens partisipp (Verb, gerund or present participle): choosing
Verb, 3. person entall presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chooses
Verb, grunnform (Verb, base form): choose
Verb, presens ikke 3. person entall (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): choose
Stavelser, Deling og Beton
choose inneholder 1 stavelser: choose
Fonemisk transkripsjon: ˈchüz
choose , ˈchüz (Den røde stavelsen er betont)
Choose - Betydning og bruksfrekvens
Ordets frekvens- og betydningsindeks indikerer hvor ofte et ord dukker opp i et gitt språk. Jo mindre tallet er, desto oftere brukes ordet. De mest brukte ordene varierer vanligvis fra omtrent 1 til 4000.
choose: 600 - 700 (Ekstremt Vanlig).
Denne viktighetsindeksen hjelper deg med å fokusere på de mest nyttige ordene under språklæringsprosessen din.
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