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elect

verb
/ɪˈlɛkt/

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example Sentences

The citizens elected a new president.

Example Expressions

elect to

Synonyms

choose, vote, select, appoint, pick

Antonyms

reject, dismiss, refuse

Collocations

elect president, elect leader, elect representative, elect officials

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