elect

/ɪlˈɛkt/

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Adjective Satellite
selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"
Adjective Satellite
elected but not yet installed in office; "the president elect"
Noun
an exclusive group of people; "one of the elect who have power inside the government"
Verb
select by a vote for an office or membership; "We elected him chairman of the board"
Verb
choose; "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"

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