as in to choose
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
I've elected to study French as my foreign language
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as in select
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
this elect body of students represents the best that the nation's high schools have to offer
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the members of this all-American team are the elect of collegiate football
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Recent Examples of elect
Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 May 2025
Mayor-elect Ewing, who received more than 56% of the vote to Stothert’s 43%, is the first Black candidate elected to the mayor’s office in Omaha history, and will take the oath of office in June.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 14 May 2025
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
In Entertainment Weekly's exclusive video interview with the new cast, the 14 contenders for the crown elect superlatives of the season, from the most villainous personality to which contestant flexed major muscle as the trade of the season.
—EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
He was elevated to a cardinal by Pope Francis in January 2024 and was elected just two days into the papal conclave that began last week.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 May 2025
Mayor-elect Ewing, who received more than 56% of the vote to Stothert’s 43%, is the first Black candidate elected to the mayor’s office in Omaha history, and will take the oath of office in June.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 14 May 2025
Adjective
The illusion of complete normality could prompt people to spend more and re-elect current politicians for office.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
In some cases, those who are vaccinated but elect to not receive a booster would be subjected to game-day testing again starting Dec. 1, the NBA said.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 Nov. 2021
Noun
Second lady elect Usha Vance opted for a pink tea-length Oscar de la Renta coat and taupe boots.
—Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
In Entertainment Weekly's exclusive video interview with the new cast, the 14 contenders for the crown elect superlatives of the season, from the most villainous personality to which contestant flexed major muscle as the trade of the season.
—EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elect
Verb
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The fact that the high court chose this case to discuss universal injunctions could mean a majority want to reaffirm their use, said Ilya Somin, a law professor at George Mason University.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Because Connecticut chose to expand Medicaid in 2014, our state provides health insurance to thousands of working adults who are not offered health insurance through their jobs.—
Dr. James W. Cox-Chapman,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Where To Find Hot Slaw In Cleveland, Tennessee, try this delicacy on a burger at The Chef restaurant, or take home a container of Fuzz's Hot Slaw from select area Food Lion stores.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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Vertical will release the film on June 20 in select theatrical markets and on demand.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The Kings tied franchise bests for wins (48) and points (105) this season and won a team-record 31 times at home during the regular season, finishing ahead of the Oilers in the Pacific Division standings for the first time in seven years.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Both placements are new personal bests for the rapper.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Costas’ method for picking a retirement spot was distinctly personal.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Maresca has many difficult decisions to make when picking his starting XI for the final against Real Betis, but neither should be seen as risky selections.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The selected poet will get the opportunity to perform their work for 15 minutes in front of festival-goers at the event, held at the University of Southern California campus on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a special photography project to be published in the print edition of Vogue Ukraine in 2025.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sam’s parents were the discount-rack version of Southern aristocracy.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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See treasures The elegant artifacts likely belonged to a high-ranking individual, possibly a member of the aristocracy, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That Formula One race fed right into Colorado’s preferred style.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Dolan has been seen as Trump’s preferred cardinal and delivered traditional prayers at both of his inaugurations.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The actors would be walking a fine line, trading on their star power to get staffers’ attention but playing up their everyday qualities so as not to seem like elites.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The following year, Lord & Taylor president Dorothy Shaver established a formal management structure for both the institute and its annual gala, streamlined operations, and helped burnish the reputation of the fledgling institution among New York’s social elite.—
Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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“Elect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elect. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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