to pick one person or thing from several possibilities because you prefer it
You can choose any dessert from the menu.
After much thought, Mia chose the red dress for the party.
✦ Old English ceosan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kiezen and German kiesen.
to decide to do something when different possibilities exist, often expressed with “to” + verb
She chose to stay home instead of going out.
Many people choose to work remotely nowadays.
