Pronunciation: /ˈtʃoʊzən/

Definitions of chosen

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'chosen' is the past participle form of the verb 'choose'.

Example Sentences

A1 I have chosen a new book to read.

A2 She has chosen her favorite color for the walls.

B1 The committee has chosen a new leader for the project.

B2 After much deliberation, they have chosen to go on vacation to Italy.

C1 The company has chosen to invest in renewable energy sources.

C2 Having been chosen for the prestigious award, she felt honored and grateful.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'chosen' is describing a noun.

Example Sentences

A1 I have chosen a new book to read.

A2 She was chosen as the team captain.

B1 The chosen candidate will be announced tomorrow.

B2 The chosen location for the conference is Paris.

C1 The chosen method proved to be the most effective.

C2 The chosen few were granted access to the exclusive event.

Examples of chosen in a Sentence

formal The committee has carefully reviewed all the candidates and chosen the best one for the job.

informal Out of all the options, they've picked the one they liked the most.

slang They've decided to go with their top choice for the position.

figurative Like a needle in a haystack, she was the chosen one among many.

Grammatical Forms of chosen

past tense

chose

plural

chosen

comparative

more chosen

superlative

most chosen

present tense

choose

future tense

will choose

perfect tense

have chosen

continuous tense

is choosing

singular

chosen

positive degree

chosen

infinitive

to choose

gerund

choosing

participle

chosen

Origin and Evolution of chosen

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'chosen' originated from the Old English word 'ceosan' which means 'to choose' or 'to select'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chosen' has retained its original meaning of being selected or picked out from a group, but it has also taken on a more spiritual or divine connotation in religious contexts, referring to individuals who are believed to be specially selected by a higher power.