Handpick and Turn down

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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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Turn down is an antonym for handpick.

Turn down verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

Usage example: I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation

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Handpick is an antonym for turn down.

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