CEFR C1

handpick

verb

Meaning

Select someone or something with great care from a larger group.

Examples

The director handpicked the lead actors for the new production.
She was handpicked by the CEO to lead the international expansion.

Synonyms: choose, select, pick, curate

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handpick (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhænd.pɪk/

Definition

Select someone or something with great care from a larger group.

Examples

The director handpicked the lead actors for the new production.
She was handpicked by the CEO to lead the international expansion.

How to Use handpick

handpick someone for [task] (collocation): To select a person for a specific role or duty. — "They handpicked her for the leadership position."
be handpicked by [someone] (collocation): To be selected by a specific authority figure (passive voice). — "She was handpicked by the founder to run the company."

Synonyms of handpick

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