Chosen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective verb /ˈchō-zᵊn/ cho·sen

Meaning & Definition of Chosen

Chosen (noun)

  1. one who is the object of choice or of divine favor, an elect person

Chosen (adjective)

  1. elect
  2. selected or marked for favor or special privilege

Chosen (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking

    "the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year"

    similar: cherry-picked, choice, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected, of choice
    related: fashionable, exclusive, culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)
    near: average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill

Chosen (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person or thing that is chosen

    "of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts"

    similar: bet, choice, pick, selection
    related: favorite, like, liking, preference, elective, option, appointment, designation, nomination, appointee, candidate, nominee, selectee, preselection

Chosen (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

    "choose a computer that best suits your needs"

    similar: cherry-picked, culled, elected, handpicked, named, opted (for), picked, preferred, selected, singled (out), tagged, taken
    related: preselected, appointed, designated, fixed, marked, nominated, set, tabbed, tapped, accepted, adopted, embraced, espoused, settled (on or upon)
    opposite: declined, refused, rejected, turned down
    near: disapproved, negatived, repudiated, spurned, discarded, jettisoned, thrown away, thrown out

  2. to see fit

    "you can wear whatever you choose to the party"

    similar: liked, pleased, wanted, willed, wished
    related: ached (for), coveted, craved, desired, died (for), fancied, hankered (for), hungered (for), itched (for), longed (for), lusted (for or after), panted (after), pined (for), repined (for), sighed (for), thirsted (for), yearned (for), decided, determined, resolved

  3. to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

    "chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper"

    similar: concluded, decided, determined, figured, named, opted, resolved, settled (on or upon)
    related: decreed, ruled, culled, elected, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected, singled (out), adjudged, adjudicated, arbitrated, found, judged, refereed, ruled (on), umpired, chewed over, cogitated, considered, contemplated, debated, deliberated, entertained, meditated, mulled (over), pondered, questioned, ruminated, studied, thought (about or over), weighed
    near: abstained, declined, refused, rejected, turned down, delayed, halted, hesitated, stalled, temporized, shilly-shallied, vacillated, waffled, wavered

Related Entry: Choose (verb)

Choose is a different word from Chosen. The synonyms below are for choose, not for chosen.

  1. to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

    "choose a computer that best suits your needs"

    similar: cherry-pick, cull, elect, handpick, name, opt (for), pick, prefer, select, single (out), tag, take
    related: preselect, appoint, designate, fix, mark, nominate, set, tab, tap, accept, adopt, embrace, espouse, settle (on or upon)
    opposite: decline, refuse, reject, turn down
    near: disapprove, negative, repudiate, spurn, discard, jettison, throw away, throw out

  2. to see fit

    "you can wear whatever you choose to the party"

    similar: like, please, want, will, wish
    related: ache (for), covet, crave, desire, die (for), fancy, hanker (for), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), yearn (for), decide, determine, resolve

  3. to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

    "chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper"

    similar: conclude, decide, determine, figure, name, opt, resolve, settle (on or upon)
    related: decree, rule, cull, elect, handpick, pick, prefer, select, single (out), adjudge, adjudicate, arbitrate, find, judge, referee, rule (on), umpire, chew over, cogitate, consider, contemplate, debate, deliberate, entertain, meditate, mull (over), ponder, question, ruminate, study, think (about or over), weigh
    near: abstain, decline, refuse, reject, turn down, delay, halt, hesitate, stall, temporize, shilly-shally, vacillate, waffle, waver

Related Entry: Chose (verb)

Chose is a different word from Chosen. The synonyms below are for chose, not for chosen.

  1. to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

    "choose a computer that best suits your needs"

    similar: cherry-picked, culled, elected, handpicked, named, opted (for), picked, preferred, selected, singled (out), tagged, took
    related: preselected, appointed, designated, fixed, marked, nominated, set, tabbed, tapped, accepted, adopted, embraced, espoused, settled (on or upon)
    opposite: declined, refused, rejected, turned down
    near: disapproved, negatived, repudiated, spurned, discarded, jettisoned, threw away, threw out

  2. to see fit

    "you can wear whatever you choose to the party"

    similar: liked, pleased, wanted, willed, wished
    related: ached (for), coveted, craved, desired, died (for), fancied, hankered (for), hungered (for), itched (for), longed (for), lusted (for or after), panted (after), pined (for), repined (for), sighed (for), thirsted (for), yearned (for), decided, determined, resolved

  3. to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration

    "chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper"

    similar: concluded, decided, determined, figured, named, opted, resolved, settled (on or upon)
    related: decreed, ruled, culled, elected, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected, singled (out), adjudged, adjudicated, arbitrated, found, judged, refereed, ruled (on), umpired, chewed over, cogitated, considered, contemplated, debated, deliberated, entertained, meditated, mulled (over), pondered, questioned, ruminated, studied, thought (about or over), weighed
    near: abstained, declined, refused, rejected, turned down, delayed, halted, hesitated, stalled, temporized, shilly-shallied, vacillated, waffled, wavered

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chosen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chosen:

cherry-picked, choice, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected, of choice, bet, pick, selection, culled, elected, named, opted (for), singled (out), tagged, taken, liked, pleased, wanted, willed, wished, concluded, decided, determined, figured, opted, resolved, settled (on or upon)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chosen

Words with the opposite meaning of Chosen:

declined, refused, rejected, turned down

Related Words for Chosen

fashionable, exclusive, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out), like, liking, preference, elective, option, appointment, designation, nomination, appointee, candidate, nominee, selectee, preselection, preselected, appointed, designated, fixed, marked, nominated, set, tabbed, tapped, accepted, adopted

Near Antonyms of Chosen

average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, disapproved, negatived, repudiated, spurned, discarded, jettisoned, thrown away, thrown out, abstained, delayed, halted, hesitated, stalled, temporized, shilly-shallied, vacillated, waffled, wavered

Origin & Etymology of Chosen

Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choose

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Chosen

the/a chosen few

Frequently Asked Questions about Chosen

What does "Chosen" mean?

"Chosen" means one who is the object of choice or of divine favor, an elect person. As an a noun, an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor, an elect person. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Chosen"?

Other words for "Chosen" include cherry-picked, choice, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked and picked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chosen" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chosen"?

There are 108 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chosen". Common alternatives include cherry-picked, choice, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred and select.

What is the opposite of "Chosen"?

Antonyms of "Chosen" include declined, refused, rejected and turned down. Near antonyms include average, common, commonplace and ordinary.

How do you use "Chosen" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chosen" in a sentence: "the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year"; "of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts"; "choose a computer that best suits your needs".

Is "Chosen" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chosen" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Chosen"?

"Chosen" is pronounced /ˈchō-zᵊn/ and divided into syllables as cho·sen.

What is the origin of the word "Chosen"?

"Chosen" comes from Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choose. First known use: 13th century.