Answer:

chooses

Answer	Crossword Clue
CHOOSES	Acts as judge, perhaps
CHOOSES	Picks
CHOOSES	Opts for

CHOOSES	Elects
CHOOSES	Doesn't decline
CHOOSES	Selects
CHOOSES	Elects.
CHOOSES	Gives preference to.
CHOOSES	Picks.
CHOOSES	Takes one's pick
CHOOSES	Gets off the fence

CHOOSES	Goes for

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.