handpicks
The word “handpicks” has 2 syllables: hand-picks
It's pronounced as /ˈhændˌpɪks/
What is synonym and antonym for handpicks?
In the thesaurus, “handpicks” has 23 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for handpicks along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for handpicks
- accepts
- adopts
- appoints
- cherry-picks
- chooses
- culls
- designates
- elects
- embraces
- espouses
- fixes
- marks
- names
- nominates
- picks
- prefers
- preselects
- selects
- sets
- tabs
- tags
- takes
- taps
Antonyms for handpicks
- declines
- disapproves
- discards
- jettisons
- negatives
- refuses
- rejects
- repudiates
- spurns
- throws away
- throws out
- turns down
Meanings of handpicks
- verb
- To pick or harvest by hand.
- To select carefully and with individual attention.
Example Sentences
- The art collector handpicks each piece for their private gallery.
- The chef handpicks the freshest seafood from the market every morning.
- The director handpicks the cast members for each new film project.
- She handpicks the books for the monthly book club meeting.
- The recruiter handpicks top candidates for the company's leadership roles.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handpicks, such as: accepts, adopts, appoints, cherry-picks, chooses, culls, declines.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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