English / word
elect
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to choose someone for a position by voting
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
In context
01
People elect local leaders every few years.
02
The club will elect a new president today.
Synonyms
choose,vote,select
Antonyms
reject,dismiss,refuse
Collocations
elect president,elect leader,elect representative
Verb forms
Past: elected · Past participle: elected · -ing: electing