Dictionary Check: elect

"elect" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

adjective

selected as the best

Example: "an elect circle of artists"
Synonyms:
adjective

elected but not yet installed in office

Example: "the president elect"
noun

an exclusive group of people

Example: "one of the elect who have power inside the government"
Synonyms:
verb

select by a vote for an office or membership

Example: "We elected him chairman of the board"
verb

choose

Example: "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically"

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