Elect
Elect , adjective
[Latin electus, past participle of eligere to elect; e out + legere to choose. See Legend, and compare Elite, Eclectic.]
1.
Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
Colors quaint elect.
2.
(Theology) Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life.
The elect angels.
3.
Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.
Elect , noun
1.
One chosen or set apart.
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth.
2.
(Theology) Those who are chosen for salvation.
Shall not God avenge his won elect?
Elect , transitive verb
1.
To pick out; to select; to choose.
The deputy elected by the Lord.
2.
To select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor.
3.
(Theology) To designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor.