What is the meaning of elect?

noun

  • An exclusive group of people.
    • usage: "one of the elect who have power inside the government"

verb

  • Select by a vote for an office or membership.
    • usage: "We elected him chairman of the board"
  • Choose.
    • usage: "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"

adjective

  • Selected as the best.
    • usage: "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"
  • Elected but not yet installed in office.
    • usage: "the president elect"
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