# elects

Pronunciation: say "i-LEKTS" /ɪˈlɛkts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of elect. — third-person singular simple present indicative of elect
   - Simple: The form of elect used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _The board elects its officers at the first meeting of the year._
   - _Each region elects representatives to the national assembly._

## Noun

2. Plural of elect. Rare: the collective the elect is far more usual. — plural of elect
   - Simple: Plural of elect. It is rare, since people usually say the elect for chosen people.

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