<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference: She chose Sunday for her departure.</li><li>to prefer or decide (to do something): He chose to run for election.</li><li>to want; desire: I choose moving to the city.</li><li>(especially in children's games) to contend with (an opponent).</li><li>to decide, as by odd or even, who will do something: I'll choose you to see who gets to bat first.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to make a choice, or select from two or more possibilities: Accepted by several colleges, the boy chose carefully.</li><li>to be inclined: You may stay here, if you choose.</li><li>(especially in children's games) to decide, as by means of odd or even, who will do something: Let's choose to see who bats first.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>to select (players) for a contest or game: The kids chose up sides for the game.</li><li>to select players for a contest or game: We have to choose up before we can play.</li></ul>