Meanings
pick + out. Compare Saterland Frisian uutpikke (“to pick out”), Dutch uitpikken (“to pick out”).
How to pronounce "pick out":
AU
To remove by picking.
To select.
To distinguish; discern.
To ornament or relieve with lines etc. of a different, usually lighter, colour.
Example: "a dark green carriage body picked out with red"
To detect using one's senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste).
Example Sentences
1
Can you help me pick out a dress for the party?
2
I found it difficult to pick out my favorite book from the library.
3
She can easily pick out her mother's voice in a crowded room.
4
The detective has a keen eye to pick out subtle clues.
5
I need to pick out fresh ingredients for tonight's dinner.
