See select in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To make a choice from a number of alternatives:
choose, cull, elect, opt (for), pick (out), single (out). See choice
adjective
Singled out in preference:
choice, chosen, elect, exclusive. See choice, includeOf fine quality:
choice, fine1, first-class, prime, superior. See betterAble to recognize small differences or draw fine distinctions:
discriminate, discriminating, discriminative, discriminatory, selective. See precise
noun
One that is selected:
choice, chosen, elect, pick. See choice
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