Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To choose someone or something from a group.
Select
/səˈlekt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Select your favorite color from the list.To select a movie, click on its poster.
Etymology:
Select comes from the Latin word selectus, past participle of seligere, meaning to choose out or select. The word has been part of English since the late 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
51 mentions per 1 million words 
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