1. Adjective
Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
2. Adjective
Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life.
3. Adjective
Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.
4. Noun
One chosen or set apart.
5. Noun
Those who are chosen for salvation.
6. Verb
To pick out; to select; to choose.
7. Verb
To select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor.
8. Verb
To designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor.
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