chosen

noun cho·sen \ ˈchō-zᵊn \

Updated on: 20 Mar 2018

Definition of chosen

plural chosen

: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person

Examples of chosen in a Sentence

of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts

Recent Examples of chosen from the Web

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, "Charter school's healthy snack store serves students in food desert," 9 June 2017

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First Known Use of chosen

13th century

chosen Synonyms

chosen

adjective

Definition of chosen

1 : elect

2 : selected or marked for favor or special privilege

a chosen few

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Examples of chosen in a Sentence

the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year

Recent Examples of chosen from the Web

Much of the impetus for chosen-family-friendly sick leave laws has come from gay people.

— jennifer peltz, The Christian Science Monitor, "Changes in sick-leave laws allow workers to care for 'chosen family'," 9 Mar. 2018
Much of the impetus for chosen-family-friendly sick leave laws has come from gay people.

— Washington Post, "Caring for ‘chosen family’ gains ground in sick-leave laws," 9 Mar. 2018
And the team’s chosen style of play leads to a misunderstanding: Virginia players can, in fact, dunk.

— usa today sports, USA TODAY, "Love Cavaliers or not, Virginia is a worthy No. 1, title contender," 8 Mar. 2018
Upon the completion of at least twenty hours of work, students should have comprehensive exposure to the various skills needed to be successful in the chosen internship rotations.

— Cincinnati.com, "Column: What do I want to do with my life?," 6 Mar. 2018
Each honoree will be featured in a 30-second Public Service Announcement that will air on Comcast, which is helping to sponsor the event and will give $1,000 to the chosen nonprofit organization of each recipient.

— mike morris, Houston Chronicle, "Mayor Sylvester Turner honors 10 civic leaders with first History Makers Awards," 9 Feb. 2018
The Hates' sound was wiry and frenetic, befitting their chosen style.

— andrew dansby, Houston Chronicle, "This is the story of The Hates. And it's a love story.," 31 Jan. 2018
My chosen goal was to look for displaying American woodcock in an overgrown field off Rocky River Church Road in eastern Mecklenburg County.

— taylor piephoff, charlotteobserver, "The American woodcock’s courtship display is worth watching | Charlotte Observer," 26 Jan. 2018
Scobie didn't reveal the name of the chosen designer.

— ana colon, Glamour, "Meghan Markle Has Reportedly Decided on a Wedding Dress Designer," 19 Jan. 2018

Origin and Etymology of chosen

Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choose

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First Known Use: 14th century

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chosen Synonyms

Synonyms

choice, elect, favored, favorite, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected;

Near Antonyms

average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill;

Related Words

fashionable;

exclusive;

culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out);

Phrases

of choice;

CHOSEN Defined for English Language Learners

chosen

adjective

Definition of chosen for English Language Learners

: selected to do or receive something special

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Definition of chosen for Students

past participle of choose

chosen

adjective cho·sen \ ˈchō-zᵊn \

Definition of chosen for Students

1 : carefully selected

his chosen profession

2 : picked to be shown favor or given special privilege

Only a chosen few were asked to join.

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