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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Choose \Choose\, v. i. 1. To make a selection; to decide. [1913 Webster] They had only to choose between implicit obedience and open rebellion. --Prescott. [1913 Webster] 2. To do otherwise. "Can I choose but smile?" --Pope. [1913 Webster] Can not choose but, must necessarily. [1913 Webster] Thou canst not choose but know who I am. --Shak. [1913 Webster]