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Elect

noun
/iːˈlɛkt/
Word Frequency: 5.4

Definitions

1.nounOne chosen or set apart.
2.nounIn Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.
3.verbTo choose or make a decision (to do something)
4.verbTo choose (a candidate) in an election
5.adjectiveWho has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
"He is the President elect."
6.adjectiveChosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

Synonyms

chosenselectedincomingeliteselectselectionchooseoptionchoiceoptdecideprefer

Antonyms

reprobate

Rhymes With

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectreject
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