singled
v.v. to choose one person or thing from a group for special attention or treatment. You usually use it with the word 'out'.
v. to select or distinguish one person or thing from a group for specific attention, praise, or criticism. Typically used as part of the phrasal verb 'single out'.
The teacher singled her out for her hard work.
The manager singled out the marketing team for their exceptional performance during the product launch.
While the report addressed the entire industry, it singled out three specific companies for failing to meet the new environmental safety standards.
Transitive verb; almost exclusively used with the particle 'out'.
He was singled for his bravery.He was singled out for his bravery.The verb requires the particle 'out' to complete the meaning of selecting someone from a group.