Word: Elect

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlɛkt/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A person or group chosen by vote or by some other means to hold a position or office; those who have been elected or are entitled to vote. Example: “The president addressed the elect during his inauguration speech.”
• Verb (v): To choose or select someone for a position, especially by voting. Example: “She was elected as the new chairperson of the board.”
• Adjective (adj): Chosen by election, appointed or selected for a specific purpose or position. Example: “Elect representatives from each district will attend the conference.”

Phrases

• “The electorate”: The body of people entitled to vote in an election.
• “Electoral college”: A body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect the President and Vice President of the United States.
• “To be in the running for election”: To be a candidate in an election.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The elect gathered in the auditorium to cast their votes.”
• Verb: “In the next election, citizens will elect their new mayor.”
• Adjective: “As an elect senator, he represents the interests of his constituents.”

Synonyms

• Chosen
• Elected
• Selected
• Appointed
• Designated
• Preferred