handpick
The word “handpick” has 2 syllables: hand-pick
It's pronounced as /ˈhændˌpɪk/
What is synonym and antonym for handpick?
In the thesaurus, “handpick” has 30 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for handpick along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for handpick
- accept
- adopt
- appoint
- cherry-pick
- choose
- commend
- cull
- curate
- designate
- elect
- embrace
- espouse
- favor
- fix
- gather
- glean
- harvest
- mark
- name
- nominate
- pick
- pluck
- prefer
- preselect
- select
- set
- tab
- tag
- take
- tap
Antonyms for handpick
Meanings of handpick
- verb
- To pick or harvest by hand.
- To select carefully and with individual attention.
Example Sentences
- The chef decided to handpick the freshest ingredients for the special dish.
- The company allows the CEO to handpick the members of the leadership team.
- She wanted to handpick the gifts for her friends to make them more personal.
- The curator will handpick the artworks for the upcoming exhibition.
- The coach likes to handpick the players for the starting lineup.
On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handpick, such as: accept, adopt, appoint, cherry-pick, choose, commend, cull.
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