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.

Etymology

Middle English, past participle of choose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

choose
To select from a number of alternatives.
choice
The act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

Slang Meanings

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.