picks, picked, picking
to pick out
phrasal verb
Select or choose something from a group
- 1She picked out a dress for the party.
- 2Can you pick out the best apples from the basket?
When you pick out something, you are choosing it from a group of things. It's like when you select your favorite candy from a box of chocolates. You are deciding which one you want out of all the options available.
Remember, when you pick out something, you are making a deliberate choice. It's important to take your time and consider all the options before selecting the one that best fits your needs.
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at a sports event
Choosing the Best Seats
Joshua
Look at all these seats available.
Michelle
Yeah, we need to pick out the best ones with a good view.
Joshua
How about those near the front?
Michelle
Perfect, let's go for those!
at the seafood stall
Selecting the Freshest Catch
Sarah
William, can you help me pick out the best salmon for dinner?
William
Sure, let's look for the one with bright eyes and shiny skin.
Sarah
This one looks good, but what about the one next to it?
William
I think the one you chose is perfect; it looks really fresh.
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Similar to "to pick out":
- 1select
- 2choose
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