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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Pricing talks are under way with many governments around the world, particularly those chosen by the U.S. to compare its prices to, Soriot says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The area of relatively flat countryside was chosen by pioneering astronomer Sir Bernard Lovell as the perfect place to build an observatory because of its quiet radio environment, far away from interference.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
In many cases, those women were widows appointed by governors or chosen by voters to take over their deceased husbands’ seats.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Europe joins 64 other regulatory entities that have either approved the deal or chosen not to challenge it, Paramount said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Thirty teams were chosen for the competition, but only ten will reach the final stage. We expect those to be the only people who will actually get significant face-to-face time with Stavros.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
While Aang’s saga follows the trajectory of Western fantasies that revolve around a Chosen One, his stubborn insistence on nonviolence and befriending perceived enemies reflects Miyazaki’s reverence for empathy, innocence and life’s natural beauty.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Digital adoption service Our Chosen Child helps hopeful parents create adoption profiles, adoption videos, and adoption websites.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2025
The club had opted for David Moyes as the "Chosen One" to replace Ferguson.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024
Reeves’ Chosen One is figured as the great hope for those who have been dormant and fooled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
“And I reckon he’s the real thing—the Chosen One, or whatever you want to call it.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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