Noun
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an exclusive group of people
"one of the elect who have power inside the government"
Verb
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choose
"I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"
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select by a vote for an office or membership
"We elected him chairman of the board"
Adjective
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elected but not yet installed in office
"the president elect"
- elect(ip) -
selected as the best
"an elect circle of artists"
"elite colleges"