Elect

/iːˈlɛkt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters

Definition of Elect

noun

One chosen or set apart.
In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.

verb

To choose or make a decision (to do something)
To choose (a candidate) in an election

adjective

Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
"He is the President elect."
Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

Anagrams of Elect

Words You Can Make

12 words can be made from the letters in "elect":

4-LETTER WORDS

celt cete leet teel tele

3-LETTER WORDS

cee cel eel lee let tee tel

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "elect" and rearranging:

+selects select

Related Word Patterns

EL...Words starting with "el"...CTWords ending with "ct"All 5-letter words Unscramble "elect"

Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

reprobate

Rhyming Words

abduct abject abreact abstract abstrict acrolect act addict adduct adjunct advect aeroduct affect afflict aftereffect+5 more

Related Words

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