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 chosen chosen /ˈtʃoʊzən/

noun

  1. () One who is the object of choice; who is given preference  ( chosen )
    one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
     She was Mama's chosen
    she was Mama's chosen
  2. An exclusive group of people  ( chosen , elect )
    an exclusive group of people
     One of the elect who have power inside the government
    one of the elect who have power inside the government

 Chosen

  1. The name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)  ( Chosen )
    the name for Korea as a Japanese province (1910-1945)


 choose choose /ˈtʃuːz/

verb

  1. () Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives  ( pick out , take , select , choose )
    pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
     Take any one of these cards
    Take any one of these cards
     Choose a good husband for your daughter
    Choose a good husband for your daughter
     She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
    She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
  2. () Select as an alternative over another  ( opt , prefer , choose )
    select as an alternative over another
     I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
    I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant
     She opted for the job on the East coast
    She opted for the job on the East coast
  3. () See fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way  ( choose )
    see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way
     She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam
    She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam