elect

(noun) an exclusive group of people. Synonyms: chosen. Example: "One of the elect who have power inside the government."

(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."

(adj) selected as the best. Synonyms: elite. Examples: "An elect circle of artists." "Elite colleges."

(adj) elected but not yet installed in office. Synonyms: elect(postnominal). Example: "The president elect."