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- pronunciation:
- ih
lekt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
elects, electing, elected |
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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