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to elect
01
to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting
Transitive: to elect sb
Examples
Citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.
elect
01
chosen as the best option
Examples
The elect team members were carefully selected based on their skills and experience.
02
chosen or voted into a public office but not yet officially started serving in that role
Examples
The governor-elect will assume office next month.
03
(of a person) chosen by God for salvation or divine favor
Examples
The elect group of saints was predestined for heaven.
Lexical Tree
elected
election
elective
elect
