How to Spell elect
elect
elect - adjective
- Carefully selected : chosen
- Chosen for salvation through divine mercy
- Chosen for office or position but not yet installed
- Chosen for marriage at some future time
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"the president-elect"
Usage examples
Examples: 'The word "elect" is important to learn.' 'Please use "elect" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "elect" helps with spelling.'
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin electus, past participle of eligere to select, from e- + legere to choose
Word family
election, elected, electoral
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