choose

choose + noun/pronoun
I chose my words carefully.

choose + to + base form
I chose to go by train.

choose + not + to + base form
I chose not to believe the rumor.

choose + noun/pronoun + to + base form
I chose him to be my project partner.

choose + noun/pronoun + as + noun
I chose him as my project partner.

choose + noun/pronoun + for + noun
I chose him for the project.