Foundation level · Year 4 · free
select
verb · Say it: suh-LEKT
What it means
Foundationto carefully choose something from a group
Please select one book from the shelf to take home this week.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- choose
- opt for
- pick
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- reject
More examples
- The coach selected Harry to play in goal on Saturday.
Where the word comes from
From the Latin word 'selectus', meaning chosen.
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