choose vs select

choose is not an adjective while select is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
choose	No	No	Yes	No
select	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, choose and select are synonyms defined as:

choose and select: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

Other synonyms of choose include pick out, take.

choose (adjective)	select (adjective)
	selected or chosen for special qualifications
	of superior grade

choose (verb)	select (verb)
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives	pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way
select as an alternative over another