chosen
1cho·sen
noun \ˈchō-zən\ plural chosen
Definition of CHOSEN
: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person
Examples of CHOSEN
- <of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts>
First Known Use of CHOSEN
13th century
Rhymes with CHOSEN
2chosen
adjectiveDefinition of CHOSEN
1
: elect
2
: selected or marked for favor or special privilege <a chosen few>
Examples of CHOSEN
- <the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year>
Origin of CHOSEN
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choose
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to CHOSEN
- Synonyms
- cherry-picked, choice, select, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected
Chosen
geographical nameDefinition of CHOSEN
— see korea
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