choose (verb)
121decide — verb 1) she decided to become a writer Syn: resolve, determine, make up one s mind, choose, opt, plan, aim, intend, have in mind, set one s sights on 2) research to decide a variety of questions Syn …
122designate — verb 1) some firms designate a press officer Syn: appoint, nominate, delegate, select, choose, pick, elect, name, identify, assign 2) the rivers are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest Syn …
123determine — verb 1) chromosomes determine the sex of the embryo Syn: control, decide, regulate, direct, dictate, govern 2) he determined to sell up Syn: resolve, decide, make up one s mind, choose …
124nominate — verb 1) any member may nominate a candidate Syn: propose, put forward, put up, submit, present, recommend, suggest 2) the President nominated her to the Supreme Court Syn: appoint, designate, assign …
125opt — verb Syn: choose, select, pick, decide, elect Phrases: opt for …
126please — verb 1) he d do anything to please her Syn: make happy, give pleasure to, make someone feel good, delight, charm, amuse, satisfy, gratify, humour, oblige 2) do as you please Syn: like …
127prefer — verb Syn: like better, would rather (have), would sooner (have), favour, be more partial to, choose, select, pick, opt for, go for, plump for …
128settle — verb 1) they settled the dispute Syn: resolve, sort out, clear up, end, fix, work out, iron out, set right, reconcile; informal patch up 2) she settled her affairs Syn: put in order …
