choose

/t͡ʃuːz/verb
Early Childhood
1

To pick; to make the choice of; to select.

2

To elect.

3

To decide to act in a certain way.

4

To prefer; to wish; to desire.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing