chosen

/ˈtʃoʊzən/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of choose; to select or pick something from a number of possibilities

“She had chosen the red dress for the party.”

2. adjective

selected or picked from a number of possibilities

“The chosen few were given priority access to the concert.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has been chosen for a particular purpose or position

“The chosen one was prophesied to save the kingdom.”

4. noun

a selection or a pick from a number of possibilities

“The chosen lot of tickets was given to the winners.”

Synonyms

  • elected
  • opted
  • picked
  • selected

Antonyms

  • discarded
  • dismissed
  • rejected
  • spurned