CEFR B1

select

verb

Meaning

To choose or identify something or someone from a group.

Examples

You can select your preferred seat from the available options.
The committee will select a new chairperson next week.

Synonyms: choose, pick, opt, elect

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select (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /sɪˈlɛkt/

Definition

To choose or identify something or someone from a group.

Examples

You can select your preferred seat from the available options.
The committee will select a new chairperson next week.
She carefully selected the ripest fruits from the basket.

How to Use select

select from (prepositional phrase): To choose from a range of options. — "You can select a meal from the menu."
select the best (collocation): To choose the option that is considered superior. — "The committee will select the best proposal for funding."
select an option (collocation): To choose a particular choice or possibility. — "Please select an option to continue."

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