Handpick and Throw out

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Handpick verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

Usage example: handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter

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Throw out is an antonym for handpick.

Throw out verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: he'll throw out any acting offers that don't meet his standards

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Handpick is an antonym for throw out.

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