Chosen: meaning, definitions and examples

Used again accidentally; refer to the first entry for the correct context and examples.

Used in more formal or official contexts to describe something or someone that has been carefully chosen, often based on specific criteria.

• The committee selected the best candidate for the job.
• He was selected for the prestigious award.

Used to indicate a choice based on personal liking, implying a comparative evaluation of options.

• She preferred tea over coffee.
• He preferred staying at home to going out.

Used in casual or informal settings to describe selecting something or someone from a group. It can also imply a quick decision.

• He picked a book from the shelf.
• They picked a random restaurant for dinner.

Typically used to describe something or someone carefully selected for a specific purpose, often implying a thoughtful or deliberate decision.

• She was chosen as the team leader for her experience
• The chosen location for the event is the city park

Implies a formal or methodical process of choosing from a larger group, often highlighting a sense of exclusivity or criteria-based choice.

• The committee selected three candidates for the award
• He carefully selected the best grapes from the bunch

Informal, usually referring to a casual or spontaneous selection, often from a small group or in a hurry.

• She picked a book from the shelf
• They picked the blue paint for the kitchen

Used when a clear decision has been made, often emphasizing the finality of the choice.

• He decided to take the job offer
• After much thought, they decided not to move