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elect

/ɪˈlɛkt/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. verb

    select by a vote for an office or membership

    We elected him chairman of the board

  2. verb

    choose

    I elected to have my funds deposited automatically

  3. noun

    an exclusive group of people

    one of the elect who have power inside the government

  4. adjective

    selected as the best

    an elect circle of artists

  5. adjective

    elected but not yet installed in office

    the president elect

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