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select
[ si-lekt ]
verb (used with object)
- to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
verb (used without object)
- to make a choice; pick.
adjective
- chosen in preference to another or others; selected.
- of special value or excellence; choice.
- careful or fastidious in selecting; discriminating.
- carefully or fastidiously chosen; exclusive:
a select group of friends.
select
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
- to choose (someone or something) in preference to another or others
adjective
- Alsoselected chosen in preference to another or others
- of particular quality or excellence
- limited as to membership or entry
a select gathering
- careful in making a choice
Derived Forms
- ˈٲԱ, noun
- ˈٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·t· adjective
- ·t·i·ٲ noun
- ·l adverb
- ·n noun
- ·tǰ noun
- ԴDzȴ·Ļ adjective
- ȴ· verb (used with object)
- ܲȴ· adjective
- ܲȴ·ed adjective
- ɱ-·Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of select1
Word History and Origins
Origin of select1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
There was a lot of focus with the big men up front, with nine defensive linemen — beginning with No. 3 pick Abdul Carter of Penn State — and eight offensive linemen selected.
The most popular scoreline selected for each Premier League game is used in the scoreboards and tables at the bottom of this page.
With a chance to select a player in the first round of the NFL draft for the second year in a row, Snead on Thursday night traded the 26th pick to the Atlanta Falcons.
Defensive tackle Mason Graham was drafted at No. 5 by the Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was selected eighth overall by the Carolina Panthers.
The Tennessee Titans have selected quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick of the NFL Draft.
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