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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The first recipients were chosen through existing partnerships with the Rams and LA28 and for their work with local youth near Olympic venues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The 13 chosen books include novels set in Mexico City, a remote Scottish island, an assissted suicide clinic in Zurich, 1980s Jamaica, and Massachussetts before the 2024 US election.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The increase in American Airlines’ fuel bill in the second quarter, an 83% jump from a year ago. ome context for the chosen number.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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
Yet, even in front of men chosen for their positive stance on spirit communication, Maggie’s powers deserted her.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Digital adoption service Our Chosen Child helps hopeful parents create adoption profiles, adoption videos, and adoption websites.
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2025
Chosen students live in the school's rented buildings and cram for national entrance exams in engineering, medicine, and chartered accountancy.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 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
Chosen by an anonymous panel of voters, Keith will join more than 150 figures who have helped shape country music, a roster that includes Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley and Charley Pride.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
One might be Chosen for doing such a thing.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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