- 3. (Theol.) Redeemed, predestinated to salvation, saved, chosen to salvation.
Election, n.
- 1. Selection, preference, choice.
- 2. Appointment by vote.
- 3. Choice, alternative, liberty, freedom, freewill, power to choose.
- 4. Discrimination, distinction, discernment.
- 5. (Theol.) Predestination.
Electioneer, v. n. Canvass.
Elective, a.
- 1. Chosen by election, determined by suffrage, dependent on suffrage.
- 2. Concerning suffrage, of suffrage.
- 3. Selective, mutually attractive.
Elective franchise. Right of voting, right to vote, right of suffrage.
Elector, n. Voter, constituent.
Electric, a.
- 1. Charged with electricity.
- 2. Marked by electricity, relating to electricity.
- 3. Full of fire or spirit, inspiriting, inspiring, stimulating.
- 4. Lightning-like, swift and flashing, instantaneous and thrilling, rousing, thrilling, stirring, exciting.
Electrify, v. a.
- 1. Render electric, charge with electricity.
- 2. Rouse, thrill, excite, stir, enchant.