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."

Synonyms of select

Words with a similar meaning to select:

• choose
• pick
• opt
• elect

Antonyms of select

Words with the opposite meaning to select:

• reject
• discard

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