elect meaning and definition

ELECT noun

Definition of elect (noun)

1. an exclusive group of people
   • "one of the elect who have power inside the government"
   • synonyms: chosen

ELECT verb

Definition of elect (verb)

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"

ELECT adjective

Definition of elect (adjective)

1. selected as the best
   • "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"
   • synonyms: elite
2. elected but not yet installed in office
   • "the president elect"