Synonym of select

selects, selected, selecting

Synonym: choose, pick,

Antonym: reject,

choice handpicked chosen elect favoured favored preferred recherché selected favourite favorite prize culled picked preferable recherche screened weeded hand-picked cherry-picked carefully chosen fine elite first-class excellent superior superb prime first-line first-rate exclusive superlative top-notch great marvellous sterling stellar top of choice finest exceptional marvelous cracking capital exquisite quality best rare top-quality blue-chip five-star splendid frontline grand unsurpassed fabulous premier outstanding fab fantastic elegant top of the line top of the range sensational out-of-sight fantabulous pre-eminent high-grade topflight popular cool supernal dainty terrific supreme famous slick mean awesome dope top-shelf magnificent phat precious boffo valuable high-quality distinguished classic jim-dandy special delicate blue-ribbon tip-top leading preeminent high-class peerless par excellence topping top-of-the-line first-string particular wonderful champion designated top-tier luxurious premium divine four-star heavenly deluxe lovely swell preferential tiptop beautiful upmarket neat radical dandy hot nifty groovy peachy immense righteous priceless elected dynamite optimal noble corking extravagant crackerjack bumper banner keen gangbusters gangbuster boss bonny primo brag bonnie foremost crucial dominant admirable gilt-edged bang-up notable A-OK unique gilt-edge number one peachy keen matchless refined high-end numero uno unequalled def top-end rad certain unparalleled very good nominated world-class schmick A1 lucky specially selected prizewinning privileged unequaled appointed named peak classy upscale major ideal of the first water top-drawer conscripted tabbed dear central costly high pricey expensive approved in recommended ace wizard hype spendy ultraexpensive pricy blessed well-liked bully down brave gone top-class singled out big-ticket highest quality high-ticket invited good vetted singular brilliant noted fave choicest standard primary worthy specially chosen flawless perfect default exotic mega sovereign exemplary wicked thoroughbred of the first order pegged called first-choice unexcelled brill meritorious estimable far-fetched esoteric arcane top drawer bodacious top-grade opulent exo sik chillin' fancied second to none crack with the nod lavish beaut belting barrie pearler endorsed A-grade tremendous topnotch winning star cream sanctioned adopted liked the dog's bollocks lead flagship pick fat lush fortunate prodigious incomparable settled upon decided upon best-liked sweetheart advantaged luxuriant consummate inimitable elaborate unrivalled surpassing unprecedented extreme amazing invaluable unexampled astonishing distinctive eminent providential incredible memorable noteworthy marked prominent phenomenal significant rich striking refreshing awe-inspiring very fine mind-boggling mind-blowing jammy enviable unrivaled bad nice 10 vintage plum unusual uncommon 24-karat grade A A-1 solid gold

exquisite fine premier superior top elegant elite prime quality delicate exceptional rare vintage best dainty excellent fabulous posh prize stellar sterling superb supreme boss cool eclectic finest topnotch tops winning first-class first-rate top-notch high-grade high-quality top-class A-list tip-top top quality top-quality world-class number one award-winning blue-chip first-line prize-winning top of the line top of the range grade A choice great splendid superlative marvellous marvelous capital outstanding wonderful unsurpassed premium super topflight grand admirable neat magnificent ace blue-ribbon high-class terrific fab sensational peerless cracking lovely fantastic primo slick par excellence awesome top-of-the-line hot heavenly incomparable prizewinning gilt-edged exemplary supernal unrivaled good perfect divine accomplished beautiful fantabulous topping unrivalled crackerjack sublime notable dandy out-of-sight unparalleled matchless top-drawer brilliant swell first-string peachy immense groovy nifty distinguished numero uno five-star gilt-edge frontline dope famous phat preeminent crack noble keen worthy tiptop pre-eminent estimable banner leading attractive radical bully top-shelf four-star transcendent dynamite greatest mean corking noted consummate bonny righteous commendable meritorious A-1 exclusive jim-dandy bang-up deluxe peachy keen striking brag dominant classic flawless illustrious wicked A-OK bumper gangbusters wizard top-tier hype gangbuster out of this world gone valuable very good eminent smashing impressive top-hole second to none extraordinary applaudable down brave bonnie boffo champion highest sovereign nice of high quality stupendous unequaled of the highest quality supercalifragilisticexpialidocious unequalled desirable invaluable honourable rad high priceless sound laudable amazing honorable glorious of the first water top drawer first stunning incredible gnarly phenomenal tremendous chief main foremost praiseworthy mega paramount of the highest standard star brill industry leading precious pleasing spanking enviable shipshape recherche delightful unreal spectacular lofty choicest cardinal ideal principal top-level apex optimal remarkable A1 head formidable prominent lead top-of-the-range uppermost schmick optimum unprecedented unexcelled primary certified unbeatable crucial inimitable number-one nonpareil highest quality a cut above the rest best possible without equal of the first order beyond compare on fleek too much first class luxury positive satisfying satisfactory agreeable acceptable favorable reputable welcome pretty super-eminent congenial super-excellent gratifying skilful skillful tasteful distinctive bodacious class ripping up to snuff refined bosting creditable charming special advanced crowning fancy ultimate tough peak fair predominant key unmatched gorgeous masterly venerable selected central comely cute really good favourable biggest spiffing model darling splendiferous deserving beaut meritable copacetic dazzling major complete belting sik pearler surpassing better barrie chillin' exo world class unsurpassable utopian dominating unexampled undefeated unbeaten number 1 top-grade in a class all by itself very best super-duper out of sight worthy of admiration of the highest order record-breaking of a high standard sans pareil piked state-of-the-art upmarket classy upscale unblemished tophole luxurious heavy world irreproachable exacting bad entire unbroken unimpaired undamaged uninjured whole intact unharmed unhurt banging not too shabby good quality high-caliber a cut above standout prodigious one-in-a-million crown Grade A big-time superfine top-flight pillar thankworthy senior larger higher greater bigger elder improved enhanced bright five star better than usual of the best quality better than average gifted expert of the highest type the dog's bollocks high quality highest-quality top grade best-quality arch- grade-A good-quality high-calibre noteworthy faultless dreamy deserving congratulations salt of earth cream unique amazeballs marvy quintessential untouchable magic def fabby bonzer effusive goodly beezer singular extreme excessive awesomesauce inflated lank renowned exaggerated kif worthiest bosker flagship signal the best prestigious up to par up to standard cordon bleu up to scratch archetypal pure mind-blowing far out too good to be true above and beyond of highest order unmarred worthwhile dream skilled talented golden essential traditional classical solid respectable ripe mature best ever ka pai worthy of commendation cat's pajamas zero cool hunky dory appealing pleasant likable enjoyable utmost reigning mild exhilarating joyous tempting comforting lovesome flashy affable pleasurable euphoric ravishing enchanting comfortable glamorous photogenic fascinating seductive presentable sunny amiable engaging hunky clear record regnant authoritative ascendant prevailing predominate ruling unassailable core resplendent dollish amusing glossy snazzy flamboyant fetching knockout blessed taking aesthetic pulchritudinous statuesque well-favored fun foxy hunky-dory showstopping OK cunning cheery drop-dead splashy eye-catching good-looking beauteous zingy soothing rapturous glamourous intoxicating hospitable showy sightly arresting in order dishy radiant prettyish relief unspoilt not bad glad maximum big presiding domineering commanding controlling prevalent supereminent overriding governing arch primal master paradisiacal grateful genial passable delightsome telegenic dulcet paradisal blest paradisaical calming paradisaic elating splendorous copasetic recreative paradisiac ecstatic alluring relishable esthetic savory overbearing overmastering furthermost sovran largest irie likeable savoury trim slight graceful petite slim airy subtle dinky nuanced soft sweet lacy well-made deft frail tender diaphanous thin ethereal light fragile feeble reliable mint fantastical legit outrageous most excellent most important most prominent most influential most outstanding

exclusive elite privileged favored limited rarefied cliquish elect entitled favoured honored honoured special advantaged fortunate indulged lucky noble posh private selected cliquey restricted clannish exclusionary closed exclusory cabalistic ruling affluent powerful oligarchic insular palatine VIP independent exalted high lofty sublime elevated preferential exclusive access circumscribed self-sustaining self-sustained self-sufficing self-sufficient self-supporting self-supported self-centered self-contained red-carpet nonpublic finite close intimate self-centred narrow small chosen discriminating discriminative uninclusive noninclusive restrictive segregated handpicked

posh upmarket elegant ritzy exclusive classy chic fancy upscale swanky swish fashionable plush swank smart stylish luxurious deluxe trendy expensive sumptuous grand ornate plushy ostentatious showy snazzy modish rich tony lavish flash dicty swell luxury opulent chichi larney plummy schmick sprauncy swagger high-class high-toned up-market fancy-pants la-di-da top-drawer upper-class chi-chi superior choice special sophisticated nice glitzy refined quality graceful tasteful fine aristocratic handsome exquisite ornamented delicate courtly majestic stately dashing dainty rare recherche high class a la mode glamorous agreeable pleasant respectable leafy mod in cool sharp uptown high-status salubrious on fleek in vogue premier elite executive limited palatial splendid costly private magnificent cliquish Lucullan elaborate snobbish cliquey intricate luxe luxuriant silken loaded palace gorgeous pricey Lucullian Babylonian clannish voguish decorative high-end upper-crust palatian luscious splendiferous lush well appointed first-class super decorated upper crust embellished ornamental beautiful cultivated rococo gaudy baroque adorned artistic fussy flamboyant busy discerning polished A-grade resplendent flashy spiffy towering extreme devilish classic dignified prime fanciful jazzy urbane distinguished froufrou florid frilly fancible unusual cushy highfalutin custom beautifying aesthetic charming cultured lovely suave noble decorous high-quality genteel affected comely debonair OTT over the top august well-bred well-dressed well-designed esthetic overdone stylized extravagant grandiose civilized lavishly appointed pretentious civilised gracious gallant splashy affluent formal polite civil de luxe courteous prestigious lux indulgent fit for a queen fit for a king attractive well-appointed imposing swankish discriminating elitist chivalrous comfortable regal proper immoderate becoming gentle well-mannered snappy prestige gentlemanly snobby princely impressive superb highbrow ladylike cosmopolitan couth mannerly fastidious champagne prodigal lofty sensitive precise high well mannered well bred pompous restrained respectful exuberant royal aesthete seemly experienced in good taste developed highbrowed deep esthete yuppie peacocky with-it glittering high-hat toffee-nosed potty snotty persnickety snooty five-star poised appealing coffee-table notable esteemed prominent important stuffy hedonistic arty high fashion handy well-made clever ingenious heavenly renowned reputable eminent famous sybaritic pampered glossy well produced sensuous ceremonial with good taste abundant well-off voluptuous comfy harmonious profusive velvet upholstered riotous epicurean self-indulgent overindulgent intemperate hedonic profligate valuable precious in the lap of luxury pleasing correct well-behaved impeccable de rigueur befitting pleasure-seeking fit fitting pretty beyond price quiet unobtrusive pure chaste unaffected gratifying classical subdued evolved airy close accomplished progressive advanced improved forward rigorous accurate pinpoint spot-on late higher mathematical tasty monumental aesthetically pleasing sublime punctilious high-brow high-minded worldly ceremonious glorious worldly-wise striking awe-inspiring smooth imperial large heroic heroical magnific epic massive proud baronial Homeric enlightened honourable obliging honorable affable svelte knowledgeable jet-set intelligent citified blasé erudite mondaine knowing mature adulatory complimentary high-bred conventional highbred prim flattering preux studied unfathomable complex cosmic impenetrable theatrical overwhelming fustian lordly bombastic purple vast egotistic high-falutin' high-flying worldly wise been around media-savvy world-weary

special exclusive particular private set unique restricted specialised specialized ad hoc apart atmospheric bosom chosen delicacy deluxe distinguishable exempt fancy giveaway holy loss leader marked meal nonstandard original out-of-the-way particularised particularized performance privileged quaint some special move speciality specialty technical preferential choice concrete

special precise exact appropriate particular actual clear-cut complete detailed explicit individual certain given specific specified designated proper defined earmarked reserved definite custom-built purpose-built tailor-made one unidentified unnamed especial anonymous regular singular distinct express set single clear discrete determined fixed distinctive predetermined concrete specialized straight-out specialised outright identified identifiable established sole selective limited

upper-class aristocratic noble patrician gentle genteel highborn great wellborn grand highbred titled elite upmarket posh landed landowning exclusive classy county snobby uptown blue-blooded upper-crust high-born well born noble-born silk-stocking top-drawer of noble birth high-class huntin', shootin', fishin' of gentle birth top-people's lordly well-born kingly queenly well-bred upper crust distinguished gentlemanly imperial refined knightly royal superior silver-spoon upscale thoroughbred privileged elegant ritzy chic swish swank swanky fancy prestigious princely exalted respectable top drawer deluxe ladylike tweedy pedigreed purebred bluestocking eminent elevated luminous preeminent illustrious top-rank high-up high-ranking top-level sovereign baronial sovran top-ranking elect trendy opulent cosmopolitan sophisticated high-end ostentatious prestige lavish selected cultured cultivated courteous polished polite five-star lofty Brahmin ennobled civil high aristocratical born with a silver spoon in one's mouth gentlemanlike blue regal fashionable glamorous famous

clannish cliquish cliquey exclusive insular narrow unfriendly close-knit parochial sectarian akin alike aloof associative clanny close exclusionary like provincial related reserved restricting restrictive unreceptive unsociable unwelcoming elite restricted selective limited privileged superior private supportive strong cohesive caring interdependent rarefied exalted high elevated lofty noble sublime small discriminative elect uninclusive noninclusive handpicked intimate chosen closed exclusory discriminating segregated VIP special red-carpet nonpublic preferential exclusive access

own personal distinct particular distinctive idiosyncratic individual respective specific characteristic distinguishing peculiar personalised personalized separate special disparate distinguished express individualistic particularised particularized private signature unique especial essential exclusive identifiable identifying independent individualised individualized inherent innate intrinsic patented representative subjective emblematic endemic resident singular very own privy idiomatic original claimed single lone sole isolated solitary autonomous discrete unitary diacritic only selfstanding definite typical proper different discriminating appropriate symptomatic classic restricted diagnostical one-to-one unmistakable diagnostic intimate differentiating customized marked one-on-one reserved customised precise set uncommon concrete notable inimitable extraordinary symbolic local indicative inborn inbred discriminative individualising individualizing peculiar to particular to found only in usual impressionistic regular internal monogrammed tailor-made patent determining several relevant corresponding various noteworthy privately owned privately-owned selflike categorical natural fixed conspicuous remarkable quintessential archetypal prototypical exceptional recognizable recognisable each unofficial ingrained typical of native exclusive to characteristic of unconventional informal off-centre quirky odd abnormal queer irregular anomalous weird aberrant strange eccentric bizarre outlandish freakish non-official non-public all your own face-to-face direct head-to-head

selective choosy demanding particular picky cautious critical exacting careful discerning discriminating discriminatory fastidious fussy pernickety astute choosey faddish tasteful choicy eclectic faddy judicious nice persnickety scrupulous hard to please finicky finical dainty over-particular over-fastidious delicate fussbudgety finicking old-maidish overnice prissy difficult to please overparticular sensitive keen refined cultivated perspicacious insightful shrewd discriminative perceptive discriminational acute cultured differential aesthetic artistic wise individualizing opinionated esthetic prudent sharp individualising with good taste meticulous punctilious nit-picking squeamish pedantic nit-picky nitpicking inflexible difficult hypercritical perfectionist exact analytical diagnostic penetrating painstaking overdelicate assiduous captious hair-splitting pass-remarkable stickling prim puritanical precise overcritical sticklerish tough impossible to please obsessive fretful fuddy-duddy rigorous differentiating sedulous mincing fussbudget rough queasy thorough strict overfastidious heedful picky-picky conscionable trivial old maidish punctual very careful easily disgusted old womanish choosing selecting uncompromising methodical conscientious fine stiff mathematical stringent prudish pure stuffy proper priggish rigid fixed scientific cavilling schoolmarmish strait-laced fault-finding carping Victorian prejudicial picking and choosing prejudiced discriminate intolerant biased partial bigoted excludent quibbling over-censorious faultfinding overscrupulous hairsplitting rejective judgmental caviling over-exacting scolding critic humbling demeaning judgy calumniatory harsh exceptive reproachful nagging belittling trenchant sarcastic severe censorious cutting niggling disparaging biting contemptuous choleric condemning withering cynical censuring derogatory disapproving satirical cavillous lowering stern

choose pick take name adopt elect handpick nominate specify appoint decide favor favour prefer set stipulate cull designate tag cap determine optate peg opt for cherry-pick decide on hand-pick pick out settle on single out go for fix on pin down settle upon plump for make a choice make a selection vote for agree on opt resolve establish mark conclude fix settle return decide upon assign cream off identify arrange indicate allot tap agree ordain pitch on figure take up decree fix upon embrace make a decision come to a decision put in power finger accept make skim off sift fancy vote plump on arrive at prescribe desire plump vote into office vote in sift out resolve on commit oneself to make your mind up employ recognize install delegate commission detail tick define recognise schedule point out impose instal elect to choose dictate confirm like make up one's mind on denote discriminate between come down in favour of rule lay down make a decision on make a choice on cinch incline towards sort out pick and choose cast one's vote for have as a favourite lean towards think more highly of lean toward be partial to like better show favouritism towards cotton to have a preference for mark off come to a conclusion have a bias towards treat with partiality hold in higher regard side with go in for check off pull out hive off narrow down vote someone in recruit want to make a choice to feel disposed to advance winnow thin discriminate come to see fit predestine coopt short-list exercise choice help yourself move for set aside make choice include call for end up settle for allocate want wish forechoose distinguish make up one's mind limit design put in receive admit ballot judge spot prearrange finalize instruct elect for clinch cite choose by ballot make a selection on pinpoint make the choice of cast see fit to make the decision to fix up nail close complete weigh finalise solve work locate achieve seal ID determine on declare announce order agree upon give the nod go down the line ponder deliberate on take a stand on come to an agreement on reach a decision on come to a decision on consider come to a conclusion on work out nail down come to a decision about call the shots come to an agreement set a date for assign the part to give the part to brand place require command peach authorize authorise constitute propose tab classify slot mark out flag up recommend direct enjoin cross pronounce set down formulate point to put down for put finger on sign up take on promulgate demand particularise write prescription make provision for guide write a prescription for particularize check stroke dot sign line tick off aim reach plan purpose guess surmise conjecture mediate poll award will settle on a plan of action arrive at conclusion have in mind come to decision come to agreement reach a conclusion have the intention reach a decision commit yourself reach decision commit oneself form opinion have final word draw a conclusion make up your mind end with come to conclusion cast the die go down line take a stand call shots make up mind

commission appoint assign designate nominate name place constitute ordain detail employ attach engage depute induct inaugurate enrol enroll hire recruit contract enlist book crown co-opt sign up elect delegate choose charge deputize deputise authorize empower post authorise make pick mandate adopt allocate accredit vote order cast invest install tag invest in label instal send station conscript warrant licence license allot promote give nod swear in farm out create dub place trust in select for call commit draft draught install in choice downlink reference download tab disperse dispense slot refer decree entitle establish anoint frock consecrate ordain in institute in stipulate for detail for induct in decide on for choose for vote in christen proffer tender set cast as denominate title hang on hold responsible dole out confer holy orders on pay retain assume secure fee procure take on flag sign on identify earmark lay on take into employment peg opt bring on board contract for indicate finger prefer favour favor mark add to payroll bring in put on find help put on the payroll give work secure the services of truck with take into service give a break give job to fill a position put to work plump for decide on settle on put down for button down point out pin down

go for fancy like love choose desire prefer enjoy favor favour pick admire want embrace wish crave espouse approbate approve countenance follow accept be attracted to find attractive have a thing about opt for care for be fond of wish for go in for incline toward yearn for feel disposed to be inclined toward settle upon hold with gravitate towards be drawn to elect decide see fit please decide on feel like will determine would like aspire yearn pick out designate demand name have a preference for would rather take a shine to relish die for welcome covet itch for have eyes for have an urge for would sooner need lean towards require could do with lust after ache for spoil for lust for lean toward thirst for rather be partial to aspire to pine for take to hanker after feel inclined toward be turned on to take a liking to long for suggest endorse approve of hunger for hanker for have an inclination for hope for be bent on have one's heart set on cry out for thirst after hunger after set one's heart on have a fancy for feel in need of sigh for yen for be dying for take a fancy to have a need for have a passion for would give one's eyeteeth for salivate for feel inclined to feel up to feel the need for have a yen for desiderate be desperate for have the inclination for pant after repine for jones for pine after feel a need for eat one's heart out over burn for

edit arrange organise organize assemble choose rearrange compose reorder put together rank group class grade classify categorize divide order separate catalogue codify distribute systematize tabulate assort file collocate type relegate peg marshal compartment distinguish compartmentalize sequence sort out pigeonhole range digest place systemize triage methodize structure put down as systematise catalog categorise screen break down sift tab pick marshall sort put in shape comb put down for compartmentalise put in order riddle typecast cull size up button down winnow fit construct formulate produce develop ready make fabricate fashion craft supply draft calculate plan lay adapt devise adjust frame conceive design contrive concoct equip form chart perfect choreograph project furnish cast outfit fix prep budget shape blueprint accoutre prepare groom draught endow anticipate appoint set up get ready lay out turn out work out make ready map out work up draw up think up jack up make provision make up get up settle on build up scheme out strategize about fit out fill in smooth the way

identify establish ascertain describe determine distinguish recognise recognize discern discover finger know locate recall recollect remember certify confirm corroborate decide deduce divine fix intuit learn settle substantiate validate verify name pinpoint place spot flag analyse analyze call to mind detect diagnose ferret out figure out find find out formal get a fix on isolate know again know by sight label make certain of mark out pin down point out put a name to put the finger on single out card decide on key key out make certain make up your mind on peg put your finger on separate settle on suss out tag work out button down determinate diagnosticate ID make out pick out put one's finger on tab differentiate set apart mark pick on pluck out choose pull out sift individuate demarcate estimate judge qualify specify singularize collate extricate classify part signalize discriminate divide categorize characterize tell from mark off set off tell apart sort out tell between categorise individualize signalise characterise individualise indicate signal wave gesture motion hail beckon tick stop note docket salute warn signpost highlight wave down give a sign to see perceive get comprehend appreciate grasp realize realise understand apprehend catch on conceive uncover pick up read notice observe cognize register tell savvy sense twig fathom suss size up catch unearth behold dig descry get to know come to know tumble to become aware of catch on to take in cotton on to nose out hit upon hit on check check out assimilate double-check decipher pick up on make sure check up on compass decode seize make grok become cognizant of have a hunch be aware of become conscious of become aware get the picture cotton to fathom out wise up stumble on mention list figure glean add up contrive clinch be sure come upon get wise to see through be certain catch on to the fact know for certain feel suspect scent guess taste apperceive smell infer deem believe think hold consider credit anticipate just know be cognizant of be conscious of get the impression of get vibes have a funny feeling feel in bones feel in gut get the drift get the idea catch the drift be with it have a feeling feel in your bones get the impression dig up dig out look-see scare up get down pat run down hunt up latch on to turn up hunt down get on to get the hang of scout up dredge up root out track down rout out get down cold

target choose attack earmark pursue decide on aim for focus on go after go for pick out seek out fix on single out aim at home in on seize on concentrate on fasten on fasten try for seek set your sights on pull out all the stops for go all-out for strive for

give precedence to concentrate on focus on highlight prioritise prioritize rank first spotlight emphasize emphasise

sort through examine go through go through with a fine-tooth comb scrutinise scrutinize sift investigate screen probe explore analyse inspect sieve separate work over turn over enquire into research conduct an enquiry into review fathom go into pan look into inquire dig into pore over sort comb size rootle around in analyze grade ferret in look through evaluate rummage through ferret about in conduct investigations into root around in drain search search through fossick through enquire delve into put through a sieve clean prospect assess root about in dissect colander roust around in ferret around in poke around in study go over survey dig check out audit scan delve look over consider scour rummage vet hunt forage fossick dredge check inquire into go over with a fine-tooth comb turn upside down query ransack look rake seek scout case reconnoitre reconnoiter hunt through check over check up on question appraise eyeball scrutinate canvass interrogate troll rifle search into recce check into look-see dig through conduct an investigation into turn inside out take stock of check up feel out give something the once-over subject to an examination peruse view test follow up burrow inquisite root make enquiries about skirr rummage in rummage around in rummage about in make inquiry weigh up scrabble about in dig in scrabble around in fish around in grub about in fish about in rifle through suss out grub around in pry into probe into leave no stone unturned sound out scope out run down size up cross-examine chew over inquire about poke around look at carefully look at stake out nose around give the once over try to get to the bottom of sweep ask oversee overlook con weigh pierce penetrate enquire about pry excavate brainstorm pursue quiz catechize verify bug tap poke spy frisk mine find out about ask questions about tunnel turn grub shovel forage through excogitate delve in sift through rummage round in read into deliberate on listen in search for leave no stone unturned in look around poke about in mull over brood over read up on dive into sift the evidence concerning do research into put questions to ask questions of put to the test be all ears find out gouge out scoop out test the waters ferret out dig down search the evidence concerning make inquiries about conduct an inquiry into ask about judge discuss wiretap muckrake underseek estimate interpret ponder sound balance talk about anatomize spy on make an observation of make a recce of go report look around in make enquiries snoop plumb dowse drill finecomb beat take stock give something a going-over tip over give something a once-over shuffle through sit in search high and low conduct an enquiry shake down knock grill roast hit request think about experiment with pick at go through with fine-tooth comb look high and low beat the bushes search high heaven make a survey of go after put out a feeler carry out an inquest into seek out discover deconstruct assay seek an answer canvas track down scratch jump into trowel dig deeper rootle burrow in really get into scrabble spade dig deep unearth request information request information of seek information of make inquiries hit up seek information cut resolve decompose decompound watch examine carefully scope stare peg contemplate perlustrate candle smoke hunt for rake up quest run reconnaissance give a look-see give a going-over give the once-over pioneer break down rake over take apart fine-comb fine-tooth-comb look up and down ferret divide swing examine closely burn up remove fan track move bore get a load of put under a microscope take the measure of winnow quarry circle poozle hoe plow look round get rid of sort out pick over scoop depress channel bulldoze pit rout plough dig out concave deepen enter hollow out sap swing round wash traverse follow get back to make sure make enquiries into make inquiries into chase up

glean gather cull garner reap accumulate harvest amass collect derive draw extract get obtain pick take sift winnow pick up pluck crop stack pile ingather heap take in pick out acquire gain procure attain secure land bag receive bring in net earn win make realize come by realise pull down knock down get hold of capture score achieve pocket hook produce clinch carry hoard grab wangle access nab cop collar have gather in notch up chalk up arrive at bring home excerpt pull pull in mow take home rake in store cut fulfil log find appropriate save snag retrieve hit recover annex scoop be given reach clear accomplish annexe fulfill round up rack up come away with ring up clock up lay up come to have come into possession of elicit profit with distill distil dig make a profit of realize a profit of be paid pot swing carry off be awarded source advance consummate enlist complete ameliorate cash in on clean up build up get possession of locate trace track track down walk off with walk away with grasp establish profit effectuate reify conquer manage glom onto get hands on possess oneself of latch onto polish off abstract get in get as a result cite reserve stockpile purchase bin plough cache squirrel stow strip harrow plow stash seize fetch buy quote compass schlenter corral effect salvage occupy blag inherit pile up stow away hive husband lay by stash away preserve cumulate put away put by treasure lay in lay hold of espouse choose make use of beg borrow or steal drum up get your hands on scrape up get at get one's hands on gobble up scrape together tap into

segregate isolate separate dissociate divide insulate sequester closet cut off detach disconnect exclude partition protect quarantine seclude set apart sever shield choose divorce ghettoise ghettoize island sort out discriminate against keep apart single out close off separate out set aside split up sunder out part remove cordon off sunder seal off close distinguish decouple fence off disassociate seal screen off partition off tape off disjoin disengage disunite separate off uncouple shut off curtain off break up split free block off rope off alienate unlink unyoke dissever resolve disjoint ramify enclose encircle surround abstract split off cordon put to one side shut demarcate undo differentiate sift section off fence disaffiliate withdraw divide off unfix tape blockade filter out form a ring around mark off put a cordon sanitaire around weed out confine bound circumscribe leave cocoon cloister unfasten mark rend loosen estrange distance unhitch disband disrupt loose disentangle walk away move away dismantle break break away disassemble delineate dismount tear off withdraw from break with break off take apart sort maroon restrict abandon barricade cordon something off strand extract cut turn off disperse rive embroil bar rope dissolve set something apart avoid sieve get rid of set at odds unhook unzip unbutton untie stop halt move off encompass circle set at variance unbridle clip off chop off hack off nip off pull off prune off break from place far off put at a distance keep at arm's length strip off shut something off cushion rip off shelter defend screen engird gird girdle compass save safeguard delimit keep safe divide up treat wad inlay fill coat keep from harm line winnow out sift out tear diverge spread define form a ring round form a barrier around cleave determine shut away come apart dichotomize open particularise split in two segment itemise factor slice put asunder itemize portion draw apart divide in two move apart section strip particularize articulate subdivide delink scatter keep out wrap up in cotton wool fix demark terminate limit quit defect keep in solitude individuate individualize draw establish discriminate characterize mark out individualise singularize characterise differentialize become estranged secede from make unique make something stand out make distinctive make different distinguish between bust up part company with sever connections with reach a parting of the ways break off relations with release extricate unloose unclasp unbind pull out liberate take off set free unclick unfetter untangle amputate unlock unstrap disentwine unbuckle excise untether let out unbolt disarticulate unleash take out unchain dismember unlace clear unloosen unlash unshackle dissect unstick unravel lop off break apart unmanacle hew off shear off slice off let go pull let loose unpin pluck out unscrew prune trim disembarrass uncork unsnap discharge come away untwine emancipate dock unwrap unknot deliver manumit rescue enfranchise uncage disenthral disenthrall spring ransom cut out set loose cut in two splinter dig out skim unpeg solve end things snap off come off disembed unmarry yank out prise out tug out unmoor unpen luxate put away shy dislocate draw back ease carve out unpick break open wedge apart bisect rupture bifurcate unseal stand between group go your separate ways part company go separate ways truncate hoick out cast off set adrift uncombine carve pull apart disburden discumber unshut unclose unblock unstop enlarge redeem eliminate abscise remove surgically lop curtail unplug cut loose free up give rights to bail one out save one's neck befree get out from under become disconnected become detached saw off unlatch take something out cut away pump suck tap mitigate unbar untighten expel work free work loose draw off take away come loose become unfastened slacken off clip allow to leave set at large bail out turn loose set at liberty cast loose alien turn away sour disgruntle disaffect tear out snip out drive apart set against antagonize antagonise wean sow dissension make indifferent push away come between make unfriendly make hostile to turn your back on withdraw the affections of drive a wedge between