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se·lect

select

pronunciation:: s lekt
parts of speech:: verb, adjective
features:: Word Parts

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	selects, selecting, selected
definition:	to choose; pick. Please select the song you would like to play.The teacher selected me to read the poem to the class. synonyms: choose, opt for, pick similar words: cast, favor, pick out, prefer, settle on, single out
related words:	assign, designate, draw, elect, excerpt, identify, name, nominate, opt

part of speech:	adjective
definition:	preferred over others. She invited only select friends to her party. synonyms: preferred similar words: favorite
related words:	ace, best, individual, luxurious
derivations:	selectness (n.), selector (n.)

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