chuse: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
HistoricalArchaic / Obsolete
Quick answer
What does “chuse” mean?
An archaic and obsolete spelling of the verb 'choose'.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
An archaic and obsolete spelling of the verb 'choose'.
To select or decide upon from a range of possibilities; to express a preference.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The spelling 'chuse' is equally archaic and obsolete in both British and American English. Modern standard spelling is 'choose' in both varieties.
Connotations
When encountered, 'chuse' strongly evokes an older style of writing, historical contexts, or intentional archaism.
Frequency
Extremely rare. Its appearance is almost exclusively in historical documents, reprints of classic texts, or deliberate stylistic archaism.
Grammar
How to Use “chuse” in a Sentence
[Subject] + chuse + [Object][Subject] + chuse + to + [Verb][Subject] + chuse + between/among + [Objects]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “chuse” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The members shall chuse their chairman annually.
- You may chuse whichever volume you prefer.
- I chuse to walk rather than take the carriage.
American English
- The colonists had the right to chuse their representatives.
- He did chuse the more difficult path.
- They can chuse to ignore the warning.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Only appears in historical/literary analysis of pre-19th century texts.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chuse”
- Using 'chuse' in modern writing.
- Mispronouncing it as /tʃaʊs/ or /tʃaʊz/ (it's pronounced identically to 'choose').
- Confusing it with 'chose' (past tense).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'chuse' is an archaic and obsolete spelling. The correct modern spelling is 'choose'.
You might find it in historical documents, classic literature from the 1700s or earlier (e.g., writings of Samuel Johnson, early American documents), or in modern works that deliberately use an old-fashioned style.
It is pronounced identically to the modern word 'choose' (/tʃuːz/).
Only if you are deliberately aiming for an archaic or historical stylistic effect, such as in historical fiction or poetry. In all standard modern contexts, use 'choose'.
An archaic and obsolete spelling of the verb 'choose'.
Chuse is usually archaic / obsolete in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[obsolete] Hobson's choice (but you cannot 'chuse')”
- “[archaic] to chuse one's words carefully”
- “little to chuse between them (modern: 'choose')”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'CHUse' is the CHoicE you make, but spelled in an old-fashioned way.
Conceptual Metaphor
CHOOSING IS SELECTING FROM A COLLECTION (e.g., picking fruit); CHOOSING IS TAKING A PATH.
Practice
Quiz
What is the correct modern equivalent of the word 'chuse'?