How to Use "Select" with Example Sentences

select (v): to choose something from a group of things

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Used with adjectives:

"He carefully selected the right answer."
(carefully)

"The computer automatically selects the numbers."
(automatically, randomly)

"She specifically selected him to be on her team."
(specifically, personally)

"I randomly selected a name out of a hat."
(randomly, manually)

Used with prepositions:

"Students selected partners according to their interests."
(according to, by)

"They were selected as finalists."
(as)

"She was selected for the team."
(for)

"You can select colors from the samples."
(from, through, in)

Used with nouns:

"They are selecting applicants for the new positions."
(applicants, candidates, participants)

"They have selected a winner."
(winner, location, replacement, successor)

"Please select from samples."
(samples, options, choices)

select (adj): chosen as the best

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Used with nouns:

"We were part of a select audience for the show."
(audience, crowd)

"You are part of a select group of students."
(group, committee, circle)