chosen
verb
a past participle of choose.
chosen
1 American
[choh-zuhn]
/ ˈtʃoʊ zən /
verb
adjective
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selected from several; preferred.
The project combined my passion for sailing with my chosen profession as a TV producer.
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Theology. elect.
noun
Chosen
2
American
[choh-sen]
/ ˈtʃoʊˈsɛn /
noun
chosen
1
British
/ ˈtʃəʊzən /
verb
adjective
Chosen
2
British
/ ˈtʃəʊˈsɛn /
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of chosen
First recorded in 1200–50, for the noun
Example Sentences
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One Orthodox protester, engaged in a shouting match with a counter-demonstrator, said he had chosen to live in a religious area.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Worthiness is a tougher bar to clear than being chosen for greatness.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
If a goalkeeper asks for treatment, an outfield player, as chosen by the coach, must leave the field for one minute.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“If we were looking for less oversight, we would not have chosen federal supervision.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He took everything he thought he needed out of the pack, along with the satellite phone, and stuffed it all into his pockets, glad he had chosen to wear cargo pants that morning.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
Her debut, the short story collection “Battleborn” in 2012, set her on a trajectory of accolades; 2021’s “I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness,” was an L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Digital adoption service Our Chosen Child helps hopeful parents create adoption profiles, adoption videos, and adoption websites.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2025
The team will be observing a minute's silence before Sunday's games against Taunton and Chosen Hill.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
Buffy’s role as the Chosen One is part of a lineage of Slayers.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
“You’re the Chosen One,” I say, putting two and two together.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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