elect

1. elect (noun) — sense 1

Definition: One chosen or set apart.

2. elect (noun) — sense 2

Definition: In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

Example: Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth.

3. elect (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To choose or make a decision (to do something).

4. elect (verb) — sense 4

Definition: (Of a group) to officially select one or more candidates in an election to hold office.

Example: President Obama in a speech this past week said that we should solve the nation's bee problem. Oh, God, we elected a guy who sympathizes with bees?

5. elect (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.

Example: He is the President elect.

6. elect (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

Example: colours quaint elect