Chosen

/ˈʧoʊzən/

Meaning & Definition

verb

the past participle of choose, meaning to have selected.

They had chosen the perfect location for their wedding.

to have made a voluntary decision.

We had chosen to support the local community through our business.

adjective

selected as the best or most appropriate.

She was the chosen candidate for the scholarship.

having been selected for a specific purpose or role.

The chosen leaders will guide the project to success.

selected by divine or spiritual means.

He felt like a chosen one, destined for greatness.

Middle English, past participle of choose.

the chosen one

A person regarded as having been selected for a special purpose.

chosen path

A particular life direction or career that someone has decided to pursue.

chosen people

Group of individuals, often used in a religious context, believed to be selected by God.

choose

To select from a number of alternatives.

choice

The act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

To be in the spotlight or favored.

After his big win, he felt like the chosen one.

To be picked for something exclusive.

Getting into that party made her feel chosen.