Synonyms of handpick

handpick

verb

ˈhan(d)-ˈpik 

as in to select

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

handpicked what she considered to be the cutest kitten from the litter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• select
• choose
• pick
• take
• elect
• prefer
• designate
• name
• cherry-pick
• cull
• tag
• nominate
• opt (for)
• single (out)
• appoint
• preselect
• adopt
• accept
• tap
• tab
• mark
• set
• embrace
• espouse
• fix
• settle (on or upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• decline
• disapprove
• repudiate
• discard
• negative
• spurn
• throw away
• throw out
• jettison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handpick

Baer said the company’s business model, which handpicks items and styles for customers, can help shoppers going through a major life change. —Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

Watch the trailer for 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island' Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. —Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026

Savannah Louie: Survivor 49 (winner) Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. —Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026