An exclusive group of people. Used with the: one of the elect who have power inside the government.
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One selected by divine will for salvation.
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One that is chosen or selected.
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One chosen or set apart (as by divine favor).
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A select or exclusive group of people.
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adjective
Chosen deliberately; singled out.
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Chosen for marriage. Often used in combination: the bride-elect.
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Elected but not yet installed. Often used in combination: the governor-elect.
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Selected by divine will for salvation.
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Carefully selected .
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verb-transitive
To decide, especially by preference: elected to take the summer off.
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To pick out; select: elect an art course.
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To select by divine will for salvation. Used of God.
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To select by vote for an office or for membership.
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verb-intransitive
To make a choice or selection.
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verb
To select by vote for an office, position, or membership .
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To make a selection of .
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To choose (as a course of action) especially by preference .
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To make a selection.
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