elect
/ɪˈlɛkt/
choose, select
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To choose someone for a position by voting.
"The citizens will elect a new president next month."
- 1.
Chosen or designated for an office or position but not yet formally installed.
"The president-elect will take office in January."
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The committee will elect a new chairperson by secret ballot.
The committee will elect a new chairperson by secret ballot.
He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
The president-elect is currently forming his cabinet.
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How do you pronounce elect?
elect is pronounced [/ɪˈlɛkt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does elect mean?
elect means "choose, select". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is elect?
elect is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with elect?
Example: "The committee will elect a new chairperson by secret ballot." — used to mean "choose, select".
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