elect
Definition
- v. select by a vote for an office or membership
- v. choose
- adj. selected as the best
- adj. elected but not yet installed in office
Word forms
- Past participle
- elected
- Past tense
- elected
- Present participle
- electing
- Third person singular
- elects
Example sentences
n.
The elect will take office next month after the election results are confirmed.
a.
She was the elected representative for our community.
vt.
We need to elect a new leader for our club this year.
vi.
It's important to elect wisely when voting in an election.