Select

Pronunciation: /səˈlɛkt/

Select (verb)

  1. To pick one or more things from a group.
  2. To click or mark something on a computer screen.

Examples

  • You should select the best option for your needs.
  • They selected a new leader for the team.

Common collocations: select a candidate, select an option, select carefully, select a file, select all

Select (adjective)

  1. Describing something that is of very good quality.

Examples

  • They offer a select range of products.
  • The restaurant serves select wines.

Synonyms of Select

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Select

  • — when discussing the act of not choosing
  • — when discussing the act of not paying attention