I. adjective
1.
singled out from a number or group by fitness or preference
this hotel caters to a select clientele
Synonyms: chosen, elect, exclusive, pick, picked, selected
Related Word: culled, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out); favored, preferred; best, elite
Contrasted words: random; indiscriminate; average, commonplace, mediocre, run-of-the-mill
2.
Synonyms: choice , dainty, delicate, elegant, exquisite, rare, recherché, superior
Related Word: blue-chip, fine; best; top
3.
Synonyms: eclectic 1, discriminating, selective
II. verb
Synonyms: choose 1, cull, elect, mark, opt (for), optate, pick, prefer, single (out), take
Idioms: make a choice ( or selection)
Contrasted words: ignore, pass (over); drop
Antonyms: reject