elect (n.)

  1. an exclusive group of people; one of the elect who have power inside the government

    [ Syn: chosen ]

    elect (adj.)

  1. selected as the best; an elect circle of artists; elite colleges

    [ Syn: elite ]

  2. elected but not yet installed in office; the president elect'

    elect (v.)

  1. select by a vote for an office or membership; We elected him chairman of the board'

  2. choose; I elected to have my funds deposited automatically'

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