Synonyms for

Chosen

Verb / ˈtʃəʊzʌn / Another word for chosen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Selected as the best or most appropriate.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

selected elected designated appointed

Informal

picked the one the guy

Literary

favored destined elect

Antonyms

rejected discarded unselected passed over overlooked ignored refused

Common collocations

  • chosen one
  • chosen people
  • chosen few
  • carefully chosen
  • carefully chosen
  • well chosen
  • chosen path
  • chosen career

Word family

noun choice
verb choose
adjective chosen
adverb choosily

Usage note

The word 'chosen' implies a deliberate selection, often with a sense of destiny or special purpose. It is the past participle of 'choose'.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher has chosen you to lead the class project.
  2. I have chosen my favorite color as blue.
  3. She has chosen to go to the beach this weekend.
  4. He was chosen as the captain of the basketball team.
  5. The jury has chosen him as the winner of the competition.

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