chosen

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chosen

A young woman is the chosen leader of the student council.

Definition
  1. Adjective:

    • Selected from a number of possibilities: Refers to something or someone that has been picked out or decided upon from among others.
    • Preferred or favored: Indicates a special status of being selected, often implying a deliberate and careful selection.
  2. Noun:

    • One who is selected or preferred: A person who is the object of choice, often receiving special favor or preference.
    • An exclusive or elect group: A select group of people, often with a special status or purpose.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective: The chosen candidate will be notified next week.She felt a sense of pride in being the chosen representative for her team.

  • Noun: He was the chosen of the king, destined for a special role.The scholarship is awarded to the chosen from hundreds of applicants.

Advanced Usage
  • "The chosen few": A small, exclusive group of people who are selected for a special privilege or honor. Only the chosen few were invited to the private viewing.

  • "Chosen one": A person believed to be uniquely selected, often by fate or a higher power, for a specific, important destiny. In many stories, the hero is the chosen one destined to save the world.

Variants and Related Words
  • Choose (verb): To select from a number of possibilities. You must choose your words carefully.

  • Choice (noun): The act of choosing; the power, right, or liberty to choose; something that is chosen. You have a choice between tea and coffee.

Synonyms
  • Selected: Chosen from a group.
  • Preferred: Liked better or best.
  • Elect: Chosen for a special role, often by divine will.
Related Phrases
  • Well-chosen: Selected with care and good judgment.
Idioms
  • A chosen instrument: A person or thing specifically selected to carry out a particular purpose.
chosen

A young woman is the chosen leader of the student council.

Noun
  1. an exclusive group of people
    • one of the elect who have power inside the government
  2. the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)
  3. one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
    • she was Mama's chosen