chosen (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃəʊ.zən/

Definition

Selected or picked out from a number of alternatives.

Examples

• He was chosen for the role of team captain.

• The chosen few will be invited to the exclusive event.

• She felt like the chosen one, with a special purpose in life.

How to Use chosen

chosen for (prepositional phrase)

Selected to receive or do something specific. — "She was chosen for the scholarship."

chosen from (prepositional phrase)

Selected out of a larger group. — "The winner was chosen from thousands of entries."

Synonyms of chosen

Words with a similar meaning to chosen:

• picked
• selected
• elected
• preferred

Antonyms of chosen

Words with the opposite meaning to chosen:

• rejected
• overlooked

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