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How to pronounce “elect

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Pronunciation guide for elect

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of elect with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Creating Things That Matterthe government in the US, where you elect officials
Definition summary
One chosen or set apart.

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How to pronounce elect

Creating Things That Matter

the government in the US, where you elect officials

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “elect

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • One chosen or set apart.
  • (theology) In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To choose or make a decision (to do something).
  • (transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election.
  • [Adjective]
  • (postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
  • Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.

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