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Grammar : Verb
Spell : ih-lekt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɛkt



Definition of elect

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin electus, past participle of eligere "to pick out, choose" (see election). Related: Elected; electing.
  • verb select as representative; choose
Example sentences :
  • It decrees that we, the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Now that he's dead we have the right to elect another captain.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Besides, if generals were allowed to elect themselves, where would it end?
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various
  • In the second, He assures us that God longs to avenge His elect speedily.
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • Made a fortune by telling people why they did not elect him.
  • Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous
  • The elect, though they have ceased to be of the world, are still in the world.
  • Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
  • It should be entirely as Monmouth should elect or be constrained by these gentlemen about his council-table.
  • Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
  • It but remained to appoint that delegate, and Le Chapelier invited them to elect him.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • In the end they voted a resolution to depose the government, and to elect another.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • But if you elect to disobey Madonna, the gate is behind you, the bridge still down.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

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