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chosen

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtʃoʊzən// UK //tʃˈəʊzən// cho·sen Archaic

n. picked or selected from a group because of special qualities. You use this to describe someone or something that has been specifically voted for or preferred over others.

n. selected by preference or for a specific purpose from a larger group. Often carries a connotation of being favored or singled out for a particular role or status.


SIMPLE

She is the chosen leader for our new team.

CONTEXTUAL

After weeks of interviews, he was the chosen candidate for the senior management position.

COMPLEX

The author explores the heavy burden of being the chosen successor to a legendary political dynasty, highlighting the personal sacrifices required by such a public role.

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Typically functions as an attributive adjective before a noun or as a past participle in passive constructions.

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