elect
Translation
to elect, to choose
Examples
They will elect a new president next year.
They will elect a new president next year.
She elected to take the earlier train.
She elected to take the earlier train.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to choose sb. for a job by voting They elected her as their representative.
((to-inf)) to choose to do sth. She elected to remain silent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: choose, select, vote for
Etymology
From Latin 'eligere', meaning 'to pick out', from 'e-' (out) and 'legere' (to choose).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'E-LECTION' where you pick someone 'out' (E-) of a group by voting.