pick (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pɪk/

Definition

To choose someone or something from a group of possibilities.

Examples

• Pick one card from the deck.

• She picked the blue dress for the party.

• The coach picked him for the final match.

How to Use pick

pick up (phrasal verb)

To collect someone or something. — "Can you pick up some milk from the store?"

pick out (phrasal verb)

To choose something specific from a group. — "She picked out a beautiful dress."

pick on (phrasal verb)

To bother or treat someone unfairly. — "The older kids used to pick on him at school."

pick a fight (idiom)

To try to start an argument or fight. — "He's always looking to pick a fight."

pick of the bunch (idiom)

The best one from a group. — "She always gets the pick of the bunch."

Synonyms of pick

Words with a similar meaning to pick:

• take
• choose
• select
• gather

Antonyms of pick

Words with the opposite meaning to pick:

• drop
• discard

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