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elected

/ɪˈlɛktɪd/

electedadjective

/ɪˈlɛktɪd/

Translations

élu

The elected officials gathered to discuss the new policy changes.

Les élus se sont réunis pour discuter des nouveaux changements de politique.

Additional translations

éluSens religieux.

Definitions

Chosen or selected by vote, typically for a public office or position.

The elected officials gathered to discuss the new policy changes.

Predestined to eternal life or salvation; chosen by God.

They believed themselves to be among the elected destined for heaven.

Synonyms

electednoun

elected

/ɪˈlɛktɪd/

Used chiefly in the plural to denote people who have been elected to office or are believed to be divinely chosen.

Translations

éluAu pluriel comme substantif.

The elected gathered in the chamber to be sworn in.

Les élus se sont rassemblés dans la chambre pour prêter serment.

Definitions

People who have been elected to an office or position (often preceded by “the”).

The elected gathered in the chamber to be sworn in.

Synonyms

elected official

electverb

elected

Past Simple

elected

Past Simple

elected

Past Participle

electing

ing-form

/ɪˈlɛkt/

Translations

élire

The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming election.

Les citoyens éliront un nouveau maire lors de la prochaine élection.

Additional translations

choisirDans le sens de prendre une décision ou d’opter pour une solution.

Definitions

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming election.

To decide on or choose a course of action.

After much deliberation, she elected to pursue a career in medicine.

Synonyms

vote for

Antonyms

electnoun

Definitions

A person who has been chosen for a position or office but has not yet officially taken on the role.

The president-elect will assume office in January.

Those who are chosen or predestined, especially by God, for salvation or special favor (used with a plural verb).

The preacher spoke about the rewards awaiting the elect in the afterlife.

electadjective

Definitions

Chosen or selected for a position or office but not yet installed or in office.

The president-elect will assume office next month.

Chosen by divine decree; predestined for salvation.

In some theological traditions, the elect are assured of eternal life.