English · Common Verbs
chosen
/ˈtʃoʊzən/
[/ˈtʃoʊzən/]
past participle of choose
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'choose': used with 'have' to show a selection has been made.
Example
They have chosen a new leader who promises to listen carefully to every community member.
They have chosen a new leader who promises to listen carefully to every community member.
Etymology
From Old English 'coren', past participle of 'cēosan' (to choose).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses, the passive voice, and as an adjective.