noun Download 🔗Share One chosen or set apart. Examples : "The class elect was responsible for organizing the school's fundraising event. " politics government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation. Examples : "In the Christian faith, the elect are believed to be chosen by God for salvation. " religion theology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To choose or make a decision (to do something) Examples : "The committee elected to postpone the meeting until next week. " politics government organization state action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To choose (a candidate) in an election Examples : "The students will elect a new class president next week. " politics government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office. Examples : "He is the President elect." politics government state essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more. Examples : "My elect choice for a weekend activity is a trip to the beach. " politics government essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading