forechoose

English

Etymology

From Middle English forechosen, from Old English foreċēosan (“to choose in preference”), equivalent to fore- +‎ choose.

Verb

forechoose (third-person singular simple present forechooses, present participle forechoosing, simple past forechose, past participle forechosen)

1. (transitive) To prefer; choose in preference.
2. (transitive) To choose ahead of time; preelect; preselect.