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Elects

One chosen or set apart.

📖 Definitions of "Elects"

noun
  1. 1

    One chosen or set apart.

  2. 2

    In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

verb
  1. 1

    To choose or make a decision (to do something)

  2. 2

    To choose (a candidate) in an election

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Elects"

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WordDefinition
chosennounpicked; selected
selectedThat have been selected or chosen.
incomingnounComing (or about to come) in; arriving.
elitenounA special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.
appointsverb(transitive) To name (someone to a post or role).
choicenounAn option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.
choicesnounAn option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.
chooseverbTo pick; to make the choice of; to select.
choosesverbTo pick; to make the choice of; to select.
decidesverb(ambitransitive) To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle.
designatesverbTo mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description
electionnounA process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
electionsnounA process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
electoralOf, or relating to elections.
elitesnounA special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member of such a group.
nominatesverbTo name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
optionsa 1975 absurdist science fiction novel by American writer Robert Sheckley, published in paperback by Pyramid Books.
optsverb(intransitive) To choose; select.
picksverbTo grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.
seatsnounan area that includes seats for several people

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