Definitions
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Word origin
From Latin sēlēctus, perfect passive participle of sēligō (“choose out, select”), from sē- (“without; apart”) + legō (“gather, select”).
Used in a sentence
“Only a select few were allowed into the premiere.”
“The child was upset when he was cut from select soccer and had to play on his school team with the rest of the plebes.”
“A few select spirits had separated from the crowd, and formed a fit audience round a far greater teacher.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Choose carefully”6 letters
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