elect

verb
[L4021]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : elect
  • simple present, singular, third person : elects
  • simple past : elected
  • present participle : electing
  • past participle : elected

Senses

  • to choose and appoint someone to a position or office, usually through a democratic process
  • to choose to do an action or select something

elect

adjective
[L336383]

Forms

  • positive : elect

Senses

elect

noun
[L320018]

Forms

  • singular : elect
  • plural : elects

Senses

  • act or process of choosing to do an action or selecting something
  • the chosen item or candidate
  • (unct.) mass chosen by a higher power