English Explanatory Dictionary

chose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. simple past of choose
  2. past participle of choose
  3. simple past of chuse
noun
  1. A thing; personal property.
noun
  1. Acronym of confidence, hope, optimism, subjective well-being, and emotional intelligence.

Pronunciation

chōz /t͡ʃəʊz/ /t͡ʃoʊz/ En-us-chose.ogg

Word forms

chose choses

Etymology

From Middle French chose, from Latin causa (“cause, reason”). Doublet of cause.

Derived words

chose in action chose in possession chose local chose transitory
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