Choose vs choose from

Both 'choose' and 'choose from' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Choose' is used when selecting one option from a group without specifying where the options come from. 'Choose from' is used when selecting one option from a specific group or list.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 124 views

Correct. 'Choose' is used when selecting one option from a group without specifying where the options come from.

"Choose"

Use 'choose' when you are selecting one option from a group without specifying the source of the options.

Examples:

You can choose any color you like.
I need to choose a book for my book report.

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Choose... between yesterday and tomorrow.
Choose Compress Pictures under the toolbar.
Choose ArchiveSave As to display the Save dialog.
Choose EditPassword to display the Password dialog.
Choose your next employer more carefully.
Choose your penance Argos, destruction or sacrifice.
Choose one and concentrate in that.
Choose whatever you're comfortable with.
Choose leisure wear and matching luggage.
Choose your icons and logos wisely.
Choose Deposit method and enter the amount.
Choose the right technology and configuration for your deep learning tasks.
Choose the apartment that meets your needs.
Choose the diameter of the tube chassis.
Choose a healthy holiday to rejuvenate yourself completely...
Choose Sefar as your trusted source for filtration and screening products.
Choose carefully the color... Thanksgiving with joy and gratitude.
Choose your tribe for a personalised holiday.
Choose a subtitle and audio track for output.
Choose our Deruta ceramics for your furniture.

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decide on
opt for
make a choice

Correct. 'Choose from' is used when selecting one option from a specific group or list.

"choose from"

Use 'choose from' when you are selecting one option from a specific group or list.

Examples:

You can choose from the menu.
I need to choose from the available options.

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You can choose from five pocket options.
Guests can choose from three different types of rooms.
Crazy Luck GamesThere are over 90 crazy and exciting games to choose from.
Define gallery position and choose from 5 awesome view types available.
You can choose from three unique gifts.
Global administrators may choose from the reports listed below.
It's now time to choose from the remaining players.
I find it gratifying that Zelda has so many activities to choose from.
It might be because we have so many serial killers to choose from.
We can't let her choose from four insane majors.
Each player can choose from one of three races and develop their powerful space empire.
Will you please choose from here.
You can choose from 11 different types of paper for your bookmark.
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You have the power to choose from over 100 different types of leather.
OpenCart allows you to create product catalogs, creating categories or choose from different templates.
Click the arrows to choose from additional reactions available.
You can use both packs or choose from them.
Patients of the hospital can choose from three packages.

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decide on from
opt for from
make a choice from

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