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e·lect
 elect
- pronunciation:
- ih
lekt
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
elected, electing, elects |
| definition 1: |
to choose by means of voting.
They elected her as president.- similar words:
- choose, pitch, select
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| definition 2: |
to choose or decide.
They elected to educate their children at home instead of in school.- synonyms:
- choose
- similar words:
- pitch, select, settle on
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| related words: |
designate, nominate, pick, pick out |
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