ELECT

I . v. a.

Choose, s~, cull, pick, prefer, single out, fix upon, pitch upon, pick out, make choice of.

II . a.

1.

Choose, s~ed, picked, choice.

2.

Elected, appointed ( but not installed in office ).

3.

( Theol. ) Redeemed, predestinated to salvation, saved, chosen to salvation.