Definitions

elect

[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /

VERB

select as representative; choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit appoint conclude designate determine name nominate pick receive resolve take vote vote for

STRONG

ballot cull judge mark prefer settle tap

WEAK

decide upon go down the line opt for optate pick out settle on single out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain begin deny disallow dismiss dispute give ignore offer refuse reject start waver

WEAK

vote down vote out

Example Sentences

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Buyers can elect to continue the income over a spouse’s lifetime and add a death benefit for other heirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

California is also set to elect a new governor with Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra leading the heated race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Voters elect representatives to the 547-member parliament and the party that secures at least 274 seats earns the right to form the next government to lead the country for the next five years.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

And the VRA requires that racial minorities be given an equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

In some cases, blacks have forged alliances with whites and Latinos to elect black mayors, senators, and congressmen.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC

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