English · Word Candidate

elect

/ɪˈlɛkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: elects · electing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One chosen or set apart.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Noun

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

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

Verb

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?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “elect” mean?

One chosen or set apart.

Is “elect” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.