Definition of elect

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  • elect is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • elect is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • elect is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of elect

  • an exclusive group of people (noun)

    Examples

    1. one of the elect who have power inside the government

    Synonyms

    1. chosen
  • selected as the best (adjective)

    Examples

    1. an elect circle of artists

    Synonyms

    1. elite
  • choose (verb)

    Examples

    1. I elected to have my funds deposited automatically
  • elected but not yet installed in office (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the president elect
  • select by a vote for an office or membership (verb)

    Examples

    1. We elected him chairman of the board

See definition of elect in Merriam Webster