Elect /(?)/

1. Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
2. Chosen as the object of mercy or divine favor; set apart to eternal life. (Theol.)
3. Chosen to an office, but not yet actually inducted into it; as, bishop elect; governor or mayor elect.

1. One chosen or set apart.

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

2. Those who are chosen for salvation. (Theol.)

   Shall not God avenge his won elect?

imp. & p. p. Elected; p. pr. & vb. n. Electing

1. To pick out; to select; to choose.

   The deputy elected by the Lord.

2. To select or take for an office; to select by vote; as, to elect a representative, a president, or a governor.
3. To designate, choose, or select, as an object of mercy or favor. (Theol.)