chosen
1 of 2noun
cho·sen ˈchō-zᵊn 
plural chosen
: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person
chosen
2 of 2adjective
1
: elect
2
: selected or marked for favor or special privilege
a chosen few
Synonyms
Noun
- bet
- choice
- pick
- selection
Adjective
- cherry-picked
- choice
- elect
- favored
- favorite
- first-line
- handpicked
- picked
- preferred
- select
- selected
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Example Sentences
Noun of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts Adjective the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
Recent Examples on the Web
Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, 9 June 2017 Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 25 May 2022 The aerialist, who was killed during a BASE-jumping incident on May 16, was not one to skirt the potentially deadly consequences of his chosen lifestyle. The Editors, Outside Online, 18 May 2015 This unusual access to the inner lives of others was surely an asset in her chosen career, fiction writing. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 In one episode, Weinstein orchestrates a family dance for Haart to post on Instagram, in an apparent act of support for her chosen career. Philissa Cramer, sun-sentinel.com, 23 Nov. 2021 To get there, the scientists had to raise the chosen crab, born in 2015 from one of the crabs harvested a year earlier. Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021 To get there, the scientists had to raise the chosen crab, which then gave birth in the lab to dozens of healthy babies, proving her genetic viability. Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, 8 Oct. 2021 The chosen law firm would hire a computer forensic company to help determine what happened and how to prevent future data losses. Kevin Krause, Dallas News, 10 Sep. 2021 The chosen three are initially enthusiastic participants in Bilton’s plan. Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2021 See More
Noun
Items are purchased by staff and chosen based on nutritional value, demand (based on sales) and availability ( through vendors Costco and Sam's Club), Brewer said. Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, 9 June 2017 Adjective
The chosen 9 editions make up an elevated assortment of a classic silhouette that is forever imprinted in history and culture. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 25 May 2022 The aerialist, who was killed during a BASE-jumping incident on May 16, was not one to skirt the potentially deadly consequences of his chosen lifestyle. The Editors, Outside Online, 18 May 2015 This unusual access to the inner lives of others was surely an asset in her chosen career, fiction writing. Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022 In one episode, Weinstein orchestrates a family dance for Haart to post on Instagram, in an apparent act of support for her chosen career. Philissa Cramer, sun-sentinel.com, 23 Nov. 2021 To get there, the scientists had to raise the chosen crab, born in 2015 from one of the crabs harvested a year earlier. Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2021 To get there, the scientists had to raise the chosen crab, which then gave birth in the lab to dozens of healthy babies, proving her genetic viability. Christine Condon, baltimoresun.com, 8 Oct. 2021 The chosen law firm would hire a computer forensic company to help determine what happened and how to prevent future data losses. Kevin Krause, Dallas News, 10 Sep. 2021 The chosen three are initially enthusiastic participants in Bilton’s plan. Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choose
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing chosen
Kids Definition
chosen 1 of 2
past participle of choose
chosen
2 of 2adjective
cho·sen ˈchō-zᵊn
1
: carefully selected
his chosen profession
2
: picked to be shown favor or given special privilege
Only a chosen few were asked to join.
chosen 1 of 3
adjective
as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- selected
- select
- preferred
- favorite
- favored
- picked
- elect
- choice
- handpicked
- of choice
- cherry-picked
- first-line
- screened
- culled
- fashionable
- picked over
- exclusive
- winnowed (out)
- weeded (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- common
- ordinary
- average
- commonplace
- run-of-the-mill
chosen
2 of 3noun
as in choice
a person or thing that is chosen of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts Synonyms & Similar Words
- choice
- bet
- pick
- favorite
- selection
- candidate
- nominee
- option
- like
- preference
- nomination
- liking
- designation
- elective
- appointee
- appointment
- selectee
- preselection
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rejectee
chosen
3 of 3verb
1
as in picked
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities choose a computer that best suits your needs Synonyms & Similar Words
- selected
- picked
- taken
- preferred
- designated
- elected
- named
- handpicked
- culled
- tagged
- nominated
- adopted
- appointed
- cherry-picked
- preselected
- accepted
- opted (for)
- tapped
- marked
- singled (out)
- set
- tabbed
- embraced
- fixed
- espoused
- settled (on or upon)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- refused
- rejected
- declined
- spurned
- disapproved
- discarded
- repudiated
- turned down
- jettisoned
- thrown away
- thrown out
- negatived
2
as in wanted
to see fit you can wear whatever you choose to the party Synonyms & Similar Words
- wanted
- wished
- pleased
- liked
- willed
- desired
- coveted
- craved
- fancied
- decided
- resolved
- determined
- itched (for)
- hungered (for)
- died (for)
- hankered (for)
- repined (for)
- ached (for)
- pined (for)
- thirsted (for)
- sighed (for)
- lusted (for or after)
- panted (after)
- yearned (for)
- longed (for)
3
as in decided
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper Synonyms & Similar Words
- decided
- opted
- determined
- elected
- resolved
- selected
- preferred
- named
- figured
- concluded
- found
- settled (on or upon)
- decreed
- handpicked
- ruled
- culled
- questioned
- picked
- adjudged
- debated
- considered
- judged
- studied
- adjudicated
- deliberated
- arbitrated
- pondered
- refereed
- contemplated
- weighed
- ruminated
- meditated
- entertained
- chewed over
- cogitated
- umpired
- ruled (on)
- singled (out)
- mulled (over)
- thought (about or over)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- refused
- rejected
- declined
- hesitated
- abstained
- delayed
- halted
- temporized
- turned down
- stalled
- vacillated
- wavered
- waffled
- shilly-shallied