Definition of elect - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
votingtr. choose a candidate in an electiontr.
- They will elect a new mayor next month.
2.
decisionintr. make a decision to do somethingintr.
- He elected to take the early flight.
3.
religiontr. TECH. select or predestine for salvationtr. TECH.
- Some believe God elects individuals for salvation.
Adjective
1.
politicsvoted into office but not yet installed
- The president elect will take office next month.
2.
selectionchosen or choice; selected or elite
- She was part of the elect group of scholars.
3.
religionTECH. selected or predestined by God to receive salvationTECH.
- The elect are believed to be saved.
Noun
1.
exclusive groupgroup chosen for a special status
- Only the elect were invited to the private event.
2.
theologyTECH. people predestined for salvationTECH.
- The elect are believed to be saved by divine will.
Expressions with elect
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person elected president but not yet in office
The president-elect will be inaugurated next month.
choose someone by voting with overwhelming support
The citizens elected her with a thumping majority.
choose someone without a formal vote
The committee elected the new chair by acclamation.
Origin of elect
Latin, eligere (to choose)
Terms with elect included in their meaning
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election
elect someone to a position through voting
election
elect someone to a position
appoint
appoint or elect an occupant to a position
appointment
appoint or elect someone to a position
politics
the right to elect someone to speak for you
organization
yearly meeting to elect board and discuss activities
politics
political system where citizens elect decision-makers
politics
government where citizens elect officials to make decisions
group membership
elect as a member of a group or committee
pope election
secret meeting to elect a new pope
election
entitled to elect a senator
politics
elect someone without opposition
voting system
way to elect people using two votes
abr: Committee to Re-elect the President
group that supports a president's campaign for re-election
acr: group representation constituency
system where groups elect representatives
acr: National Republican Congressional Committee
group that helps elect Republicans to Congress
acr: President-elect of the United States
the person elected as president but not yet in office
theology
doctrine of God passing over the non-elect
religion
the cardinals who advise and elect the pope
voting
elect someone for another term
US politics
body of electors who formally elect the president
Examples of elect in a sentence
Citizens elect representatives every four years. They elected to skip the meeting. She elected to pursue a different career path. The doctrine states that only a few are elected for eternal life. In some sects, being elected is seen as a divine mystery. The governor elect will assume duties soon.
The senator elect is preparing for the transition. The elect committee made the final decision. He was invited to join the elect circle of artists. The elect are chosen according to divine will. In the sermon, the elect were praised for their faith. The elect gathered for the annual ceremony. Membership in the elect requires a rigorous selection process. The elect are often discussed in theological studies. Prayers were offered for the elect during the service.
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- French:élire, élu, ...
- German:wählen, designiert, ...
- Italian:eleggere, eletto, ...
- Spanish:elegir, electo, ...
- Portuguese:eleger, eleito, ...
- Chinese:选举, 当选的, ...
- Japanese:選ぶ, 当選した, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتَخَبَ, مُنْتَخَب, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְחוֹר, נִבְחָר, ...
- Russian:избирать, избранный, ...
- Ukrainian:обирати, обраний, ...
- Hindi:निर्वाचित करना, निर्वाचित, ...
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