pick — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

pick (/pɪk/)

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🔊 /pɪk/

Meaning

Meaning: choose; gather

To choose something from a group, or to gather fruit or flowers.

Examples

🗣 Pick a card, any card.

Etymology

From Old English ‘pician’ (to pick, peck).

How & Where It’s Used

Common verb; also ‘pick up’ meaning collect or lift.

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