elect
Translation
to elect, to choose
Examples
The people will elect a new president.
The people will elect a new president.
She was elected as class representative.
She was elected as class representative.
He elected to stay silent during the meeting.
He elected to stay silent during the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to choose someone for a position by voting She was elected as class representative.
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to choose someone for a position by voting They elected him to the board.
((to-inf)) to choose to do something (formal) He elected to stay silent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: choose, select, vote for
Etymology
From Latin 'eligere', meaning 'to pick out', from 'e-' (out) + 'legere' (to choose).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'election' where you 'elect' a leader.