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select

/sɪˈlɛkt/verb, adjective2 syllables

Select means: of superior grade.

Synonyms for select9

verb, as in pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

choose, take, pick out

adjective, as in of superior grade

choice, prime, prize, quality, superior

adjective, as in selected or chosen for special qualifications

blue-ribbon, superior

What does select mean?3

adjective

1

of superior grade“choice wines”

2

selected or chosen for special qualifications“the blue-ribbon event of the season”

verb

1

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives“Take any one of these cards”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with select?36

one syllable

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Show 40 near rhymes
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All 36 rhymes for select, grouped by syllable

Select in a sentence

  • Some states select primary candidates by caucus, while others hold an election.AlanF_US
  • To select, one presses down on the touchpad instead of a physical button.CM
  • The bishop's role includes the power to select, ordain, and supervise ministers.CM
  • We must select a suitable person for any post.unknown
  • We must select one from among these applicants.unknown
  • He gave me a select brand of canned goods.unknown
  • Select the statements which are observations rather than inferences.Miktsoanit
  • Select the graft point after imagining how the branches will extend and fruit grow.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of select

as a verb

past tense
selected
present participle
selecting
third-person singular
selects