<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to choose or select by vote, as for an office: to elect a mayor.</li><li>to determine in favor of (a method, course of action, etc.).</li><li>to pick out; choose.</li><li>to select for divine mercy or favor, especially for salvation.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>selected, as for an office, but not yet inducted (usually used in combination following a noun): the governor-elect.</li><li>chosen by God, especially for eternal life.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person or the persons chosen or worthy to be chosen.</li><li>a person or persons chosen by God, especially for favor or salvation.</li></ul>