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chosen

UK
/ˈtʃəʊzən/
US
/ˈtʃoʊzən/
chosen up

Translations

chosenadjective
UK
/ˈtʃəʊ.zən/
US
/ˈtʃoʊ.zən/
She was the chosen candidate for the leadership position.
Elle était la candidate choisie pour le poste de direction.
Synonyms
selected
picked
designated
appointed
preferred
elect
Antonyms
unselected
rejected
chosennoun
chosen
pl
UK
/ˈtʃəʊzən/
US
/ˈtʃoʊzən/
Used with the definite article to denote people selected collectively, especially in religious or mythical contexts.
élusAu sens religieux ou solennel : groupe de personnes sélectionnées, souvent par une volonté divine.
The legend foretold that the chosen would appear at the time of greatest need.
La légende annonçait que les élus apparaîtraient au moment de la plus grande détresse.
éluPersonne sélectionnée ou destinée à un rôle particulier.
Prophecies spoke of a chosen who would bring balance to the world.
Les prophéties parlaient d’un élu qui apporterait l’équilibre au monde.
chooseverb

chosen

Past Participle

chose
Past Simple
chosen
Past Participle
choosing
Gerund
UK
/tʃuːz/
US
/tʃuz/
She had to choose between the two job offers.
Elle a dû choisir entre les deux offres d’emploi.
Additional translations
élireEmploi plus formel pour un choix de personne à une fonction ou à un honneur.
désignerEmploi formel pour sélectionner une personne à un rôle précis.
vouloirDans un emploi conditionnel ou familier, pour exprimer une préférence ou une envie.
Synonyms
decide
determine
elect
prefer
select
designate
pick
opt
Antonyms
refuse
reject

Definitions

chosenadjective
Selected or picked out from a group for a specific purpose or task.
She was the chosen candidate for the leadership position.
Having been selected as the best or most appropriate.
The chosen design was both innovative and practical.
Favored or preferred over others.
He felt honored to be the chosen one for the special mission.
chosennoun
A group of people who have been specially selected, often by divine will; the elect.
The legend foretold that the chosen would appear at the time of greatest need.
A person who has been selected or destined for a special role, often referred to as 'the chosen one'.
Prophecies spoke of a chosen who would bring balance to the world.
chooseverb
To select from a number of possibilities.
She had to choose between the two job offers.
To decide on a course of action, especially after careful thought.
He chose to stay home instead of going out with his friends.
To prefer or decide in favor of something.
They chose to support the local charity.
To wish or desire; to feel inclined.
Come if you choose, but there's no obligation.
To select a person or thing for a particular role, purpose, or honour.
The committee chose her as chairperson.
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