to choose or select by vote, as for an office

to elect a mayor.

to determine in favor of (a method, course of action, etc.).

to pick out; choose

First-year students may elect French, Spanish, or German.

Theology . (of God) to select for divine mercy or favor, esp. for salvation.

to choose or select someone or something, as by voting.

selected, as for an office, but not yet inducted (usually used in combination following a noun)

the governor-elect.

select or choice

an elect circle of artists.

Theology . chosen by God, esp. for eternal life.

a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen.

Theology . a person or persons chosen by God, esp. for favor or salvation.

verb

ignore , vote down , vote out

verb

accept , admit , appoint , ballot , conclude , cull , decide upon , designate , determine , go down the line , judge , mark , name , nominate , optate , opt for , pick , pick out , prefer , receive , resolve , settle , settle on , single out , take , tap , vote , vote for , opt , select , single , assume , call , choose , decide , embrace , legislate

adjective

choice , chosen , exclusive

noun

choice , chosen , pick , select