Choose
Choose verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.
Pass
Pass verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.
Usage example: I'll pass on the coffee
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The only way a romance with Alistair can work out if you don't change his personality and did not choose the Human Noble backstory is if Alistair either remains in the Grey Wardens and lets Anora become ruler or Alistair becomes king and you pass a Persuade check so he'll still keep you around.
Source: Guide Dang It / Western RPG - In American Gods, people who pass judgement are permitted to choose their destination.
Source: The Nothing After Death -
The most powerful Shadowen- like Rimmer Dall- can pass themselves off as ordinary humans almost flawlessly, until they choose to reveal themselves.
Source: Obviously Evil
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