select vs choose

select is an adjective but choose is not an adjective.

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

As verbs, select and choose are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of select include pick out, take.

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

select (verb)	choose (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