elect
Meaning
To elect means to choose someone for a position or role, typically through a voting process.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "elect" with "select," as "elect" specifically involves a voting process.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
neighbours
gathered
in
the
small
hall
to
hear
three
candidates
speak
about
their
plans
.
After
short
speeches
,
everyone
voted
to
elect
a
chair
who
promised
to
organise
monthly
meetings
and
clean
-
ups
.
Many
people
supported
the
volunteer
who
had
worked
on
local
projects
before
,
so
she
won
by
a
clear
majority
.
The
new
chair
thanked
the
group
and
explained
the
first
tasks
she
would
set
in
the
coming
week
.
By
the
end
of
the
evening
the
community
felt
more
hopeful
and
ready
to
cooperate
on
small
improvements
.
Common Phrases
elect a candidate
elect a leader
elect to do something
Synonyms
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