Definitions for elects

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elects e·lect

Spelling: [ih-lekt]

IPA: /ɪˈlɛkt/

Elects is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 2 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 2 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in elects (ceelst).

Definitions for elects

noun

1. a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen.
2. Theology. a person or persons chosen by God, especially for favor or salvation.

adjective

1. selected, as for an office, but not yet inducted (usually used in combination following a noun):
2. select or choice:
3. Theology. chosen by God, especially for eternal life.

verb (used with object)

1. to choose or select by vote, as for an office: Antonyms: reject.
2. to determine in favor of (a method, course of action, etc.). Antonyms: reject.
3. to pick out; choose:
4. Theology. (of God) to select for divine mercy or favor, especially for salvation.

verb (used without object)

1. to choose or select someone or something, as by voting.

Origin of elects

1250-1300; Middle English Latin ēlēctus chosen (past participle of ēligere), equivalent to ē- e-¹ + leg- choose + -tus past participle suffix; see Examples for elects

I believe there is no disposition in any party to re-elect Heister.

These men have influence, and we require influence to re-elect Mr. Lincoln.

One of the main reasons America should re-elect President Obama is that he is still committed to cooperation.

And then could he face the clubs,—if the clubs would be kind enough to re-elect him?

And only 37 percent of independents would vote to re-elect Obama if the election were held today.

I told him that, after this, nothing but bribery and corruption could re-elect him as the Mayor of St. Louis.

Next year, the Israeli electorate may not be so disposed to re-elect its prime minister.

When Michaelmas arrived, the livery refused to re-elect Trecothick—as indeed Wilkes had foretold.

If the fellows know their business they'll re-elect him for next year.

I re-elect the General to give away my wine to Africans and manufacturers?