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- pronunciation:
- s
lekt
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
selects, selecting, selected |
| definition: |
to choose; pick.
Please select the song you would like to play.The teacher selected me to read the poem to the class.- synonyms:
- choose, opt for, pick
- similar words:
- cast, favor, pick out, prefer, settle on, single out
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| related words: |
assign, designate, draw, elect, excerpt, identify, name, nominate, opt |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
preferred over others.
She invited only select friends to her party.- synonyms:
- preferred
- similar words:
- favorite
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| related words: |
ace, best, individual, luxurious |
| derivations: |
selectness (n.), selector (n.) |
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