chosen Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
   
   • she was Mama's chosen
2. noun the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)
   
3. noun an exclusive group of people
   elect.
   
   • one of the elect who have power inside the government
4. verb pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
   pick out; choose; select; take.
   
   • Take any one of these cards
   • Choose a good husband for your daughter
   • She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
5. verb select as an alternative over another
   opt; prefer; choose.
   
   • I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
   • She opted for the job on the East coast
6. verb see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way
   choose.
   
   • She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam

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