elect

1. 1

   One chosen or set apart.

2. 2

   In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

   • Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth.
   • Shall not God avenge his won elect?

ant. reprobate

1. 1

   To choose or make a decision (to do something).transitive

2. 2

   (Of a group) to officially select one or more candidates in an election to hold office.transitive

   • President Obama in a speech this past week said that we should solve the nation's bee problem. Oh, God, we elected a guy who sympathizes with bees?

1. 1

   Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.not-comparablepostpositional

   • He is the President elect.
2. 2

   Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.not-comparable

   • colours quaint elect
   • the elect angels