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1chosen
noun cho·sen \ˈchō-zən\
plural chosen
Definition of CHOSEN
: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person
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First Known Use of CHOSEN
13th century
Rhymes with CHOSEN
2chosen
adjective
: selected to do or receive something special
Full Definition of CHOSEN
1
: elect
2
: selected or marked for favor or special privilege <a chosen few>
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Origin of CHOSEN
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choose
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to CHOSEN
- Synonyms
- cherry-picked, choice, select, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected
Chosen
geographical name
Definition of CHOSEN
— see korea
CHOSEN Defined for Kids
1chosen
Definition of CHOSEN for Kids
past participle of choose
2chosen
adjective cho·sen \ˈchō-zən\
Definition of CHOSEN for Kids
1
: carefully selected <his chosen profession>
2
: picked to be shown favor or given special privilege <Only a chosen few were asked to join.>
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