elect

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elect
ɪˈlɛkt Listen
Meanings
verb
  • choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
    E.g. he was elected as councillor
  • opt for or choose to do something.
    E.g. more people elected to work at home
adjective
  • (of a person) chosen or singled out.
noun
  • people who are chosen or singled out.
    E.g. one of the century's elect

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