forechoose
forechoose · forechooses · forechose · forechosen · forechoosing
To prefer; choose in preferenceTo prefer; choose in preference.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To prefer; choose in preference.
(transitive)To choose ahead of time; preelect; preselect.
Origin
From Middle English forechosen, from Old English foreċēosan (“to choose in preference”), eFrom Middle English forechosen, from Old English foreċēosan (“to choose in preference”), equivalent to fore- + choose.
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Forms
forechooses, forechoosing, forechose, forechosen| Base form | forechoose · to forechoose |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | forechooses |
| Present participle | forechoosing |
| Past simple | forechose |
| Past participle | forechosen |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle