Pick out

verb

To choose or select among a group.

She picked out a nice dress for the party.
Visual representation of "pick out" - To choose or select among a group

Often appears as...

  • pick out clothes
  • pick out a gift
verb

To identify from a group.

The victim picked out the criminal from a line up.
Visual representation of "pick out" - To identify from a group

Often appears as...

  • picked out the suspect
  • picked out the issue
phrasal verb

To perceive or notice someone or something.

I can always pick out your laugh in a crowd.
Visual representation of "pick out" - To perceive or notice someone or something

Often appears as...

  • pick out a voice
  • pick out a face
verb

To choose or select among a group.

She picked out a nice dress for the party.
Visual representation of "pick out" - To choose or select among a group

Often appears as...

  • pick out clothes
  • pick out a gift
verb

To identify from a group.

The victim picked out the criminal from a line up.
Visual representation of "pick out" - To identify from a group

Often appears as...

  • picked out the suspect
  • picked out the issue
phrasal verb

To perceive or notice someone or something.

I can always pick out your laugh in a crowd.
Visual representation of "pick out" - To perceive or notice someone or something

Often appears as...

  • pick out a voice
  • pick out a face
Definition 1 of 3
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Personal Preference

Use 'pick out' when expressing personal choices based on your taste or preference.

Illustration for Personal Preference
I'll pick out my favorite songs for the playlist.
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Careful Selection

'Pick out' suggests you are taking time to choose something carefully among options.

Illustration for Careful Selection
He took an hour to pick out the perfect tie for the interview.
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Group Context

Use 'pick out' when selecting items from a group or collection.

Illustration for Group Context
Please pick out three books you want to donate.
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Personal Preference

Use 'pick out' when expressing personal choices based on your taste or preference.

Illustration for Personal Preference
I'll pick out my favorite songs for the playlist.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Careful Selection

'Pick out' suggests you are taking time to choose something carefully among options.

Illustration for Careful Selection
He took an hour to pick out the perfect tie for the interview.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Group Context

Use 'pick out' when selecting items from a group or collection.

Illustration for Group Context
Please pick out three books you want to donate.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Personal Preference

Use 'pick out' when expressing personal choices based on your taste or preference.

Illustration for Personal Preference
I'll pick out my favorite songs for the playlist.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Careful Selection

'Pick out' suggests you are taking time to choose something carefully among options.

Illustration for Careful Selection
He took an hour to pick out the perfect tie for the interview.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Group Context

Use 'pick out' when selecting items from a group or collection.

Illustration for Group Context
Please pick out three books you want to donate.
Visual representation of the word "Pick out"

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