to select from a number of possibilities; pick by preference

She chose Sunday for her departure.

to prefer or decide (to do something)

He chose to run for election.

to want; desire.

(esp. in children's games) to contend with (an opponent) to decide, as by odd or even, who will do something

I'll choose you to see who gets to bat first.

to make a choice

He chose carefully.

to be inclined

You may stay here, if you choose.

(esp. in children's games) to decide, as by means of odd or even, who will do something

Let's choose to see who bats first.

choose up,

to select (players) for a contest or game

The boys chose up sides for the game.

to select players for a contest or game

We have to choose up before we can play.

cannot choose but

cannot do otherwise than; is or are obliged to

He cannot choose but obey.