- pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
💬 Examples
- "Take any one of these cards"
- "Choose a good husband for your daughter"
SELECT
SE ·LECT 2 syllables
A1 · Beginner 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 8 ✅ valid word
Everyday English. Most learners know this.
- of superior grade
- selected or chosen for special qualifications
💬 Examples
- "choice wines"
- "prime beef"
- "the blue-ribbon event of the season"