Choose vs. Chose
Choose
Definition
Choose is a verb that means to select or pick out from a number of options.
Chose
Definition
Chose is the past tense of the verb choose, meaning to have selected or picked out something previously.
Example
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You can choose any book from the shelf.
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Please choose your words carefully during the presentation.
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I need to choose a restaurant for dinner tonight.
Example
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Yesterday, I chose the blue dress for the party.
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She chose to study abroad last year.
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They chose a different route to avoid traffic.