elect
/iːˈlɛkt/
noun
- 1
One chosen or set apart.
- 2
In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.
Antonyms
verb
- 1
To choose or make a decision (to do something)
- 2
To choose (a candidate) in an election
adjective
- 1
Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
“He is the President elect.”
- 2
Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
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