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/ˈtʃəʊ.zən/ · cho·sen
verb
- To pick; to make the choice of; to select. I chose a nice ripe apple from the fruit bowl.
- To elect. He was chosen as president in 1990.
- To decide to act in a certain way. I chose to walk to work today.
adjective
- Picked; selected. The chosen flowers were placed in a vase.
- Elected. The chosen leader was sworn in yesterday.
Did you know? The word 'chosen' is often used in biblical contexts, where it refers to God's selection of individuals for a specific purpose, such as the chosen people of Israel.