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choose

Meaning of choose

select item

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British English/ˈtʃuːz/
American English/ˈtʃuːz/
Russian transcription[vɨˈbʲiratʲ]
choose
choose - выбирать
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choose with Russian translation

choose usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Выберите куртку, которая вам больше всего подходит, пока распродажа не закончится.

Choose the jacket that fits you best before the sale ends.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Не торопитесь — выбирайте между синей и зелёной рубашками у прилавка.

Take your time and choose between the blue and green shirts at the counter.

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choose belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

chooseвыбирать
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

choose synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between choose / pick / select / opt for / go for / decide

🇬🇧English
choose

Basic neutral verb meaning to pick between options.

A1Very Often

I choose the blue dress.

Я выбираю синее платье.

🇬🇧English

Informal alternative to choose; often used in casual situations.

A1Very Often

I'll pick that shirt.

Я возьму ту рубашку.

🇬🇧English

Formal synonym for choose, common in instructions or formal contexts.

B1Often

Please select your preferred size from the menu.

Пожалуйста, выберите предпочитаемый размер в меню.

O
🇬🇧English
opt for

More formal/phrased alternative meaning to choose in favour of something.

B1Rarely

I opted for the wool coat instead of the polyester one.

Я выбрал(а) шерстяное пальто вместо полиэстерового.

G
🇬🇧English
go for

Informal phrase meaning to choose or prefer something, common in speech.

A2Often

I'm going to go for the red dress.

Я остановлюсь на красном платье.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on the decision-making process rather than the act of taking an item.

A2Often

I can't decide between the blue and the black coat.

Я не могу решить(сь) между синим и черным пальто.

🇬🇧English

Often used to indicate actually picking up or buying an item rather than the mental choice.

A1Very Often

I'll take these jeans.

Я возьму эти джинсы.

S
🇬🇧English
settle on

Phrasal verb implying a final decision after consideration.

B1Rarely

We settled on the black jacket after trying several.

Мы остановились на чёрной куртке после примерки нескольких.

🇬🇧English

Expresses a general preference rather than the act of choosing right now.

A2Often

I prefer cotton shirts to synthetic ones.

Я предпочитаю хлопковые рубашки синтетическим.

🇬🇧English

Phrasal expression meaning to come to a decision; focuses on the decision point.

B1Rarely

Have you made up your mind about the coat?

Вы уже решили насчёт пальто?

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How to pronounce choose and what this word means

choose translation: выбирать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce choose

/ˈtʃuːz/

choose translation

выбирать

choose examples

Choose the jacket that fits you best before the sale ends.

choose transcription

/ˈtʃuːz/, /ˈtʃuːz/

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choose meaning: what does it mean?

select item

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choose is pronounced as /ˈtʃuːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

choose definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Choose the jacket that fits you best before the sale ends. Translation: Выберите куртку, которая вам больше всего подходит, пока распродажа не закончится.

Is choose part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?

Yes, choose (выбирать) can be learned in the In a Clothing Store topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is choose part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, choose (выбирать) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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