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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
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abstain begin deny disallow dismiss dispute give ignore offer refuse reject start waver
WEAK
vote down vote out

Example Sentences

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Voters in Wales go to the polls on 7 May where they will elect 96 new MSs, up from 60.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Last year, four streaming services raised their prices, prompting many of their customers to elect the more affordable ad-supported tiers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"Sometimes patients are unsure about whether they should get a vaccine or not, particularly in an age of disinformation. These results provide another reason for them to elect to get the vaccine."

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Depending on how long the conflict lasts, however, some facilities could elect to shorten or postpone their usual May and June maintenance schedules, he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Instead, she said, “I’m working on the campaign to elect Shirley Chisholm to be the first black congresswoman.”

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia