Definition of elect
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: carefully selected : chosen
2
: chosen for salvation through divine mercy
3a
: chosen for office or position but not yet installed
the president-elect
b
: chosen for marriage at some future time
the bride-elect
elect
noun
plural elect
Definition of elect (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: one chosen or set apart (as by divine favor)
2
elects plural
: a select or exclusive group of people
elect
verb
elected; electing; elects
Definition of elect (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to select by vote for an office, position, or membership
elected her class president
2
: to make a selection of
will elect an academic program
3
: to choose (something, such as a course of action) especially by preference
might elect to sell the business
: to make a selection
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The first known use of elect was in the 15th century
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