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verb

Definition of electnext
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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elect

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adjective

i-ˈlekt How to pronounce elect (audio)
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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elect

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noun

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
Verb
Voters recalled Boudin, rejected several progressive school board members, and elected Lurie on promises to improve basic city services and restore confidence in local government. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026 And, if elected, those candidates could be responsible for serving residents at two layers of government. — Sofi Zeman july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Adjective
The National Rifle Association’s board of directors voted Monday to re-elect longtime CEO Wayne LaPierre, signaling that the gun rights group isn’t changing direction despite a rise in mass shootings and its own internal turmoil. — David Ingram, NBC News, 30 May 2022 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
Noun
The Spurs elect to not have a defender impede his vision, using all five of their players to guard the four who were moving about for New York. — ABC News, 11 June 2026 In this perilous post-republic period of political persecution and violence, the chances are simply too high that the next elect this year will soon become governor. — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for elect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elect
  1. choose
  2. select
  3. best
  4. pick
  5. selected
  6. aristocracy
  7. preferred
  8. elite
Verb
  • The startup said this reflects a broader vision within the company to improve fashion discovery, regardless of where the customer chooses to shop.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • With 20 colors to choose from, you might be tempted to grab more than one before your next trip.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of choose
Adjective
  • Takaichi said last Thursday that Japan would cut the tax on food to 1% from 8% for two years from April 2027, and offer cash payments to offset the impact of that 1% on select groups.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The aircraft interior is customizable, with clients able to personalize the seating layout and select finishes and materials.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of select
Noun
  • His hitting metrics are all career bests, and he’s headed for his fourth consecutive season of 20-plus homers.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Atwell, the 26-year-old five-year veteran, has modest career bests of 67 receptions (2023), 562 yards (2024), and three touchdowns (2023).
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • That ranked fifth among the 63 college FBS receivers who were targeted at least 25 times on man-to-man routes — more than first-round picks Jordyn Tyson and Makai Lemon.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The shrinking labor supply has contributed to the low-hire, low-fire environment, though recent months have seen a pick-up in job growth.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pick
Adjective
  • Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Definition of selected
Noun
  • The latter category, anticipating biomimicry, is well represented by the automata that captivated the aristocracy in the following century.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026
Definition of aristocracy
Adjective
  • Partnerships now add another layer by offering preferred access or pricing outside the hotel.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Subscribe now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    — Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of preferred
Noun
  • This weakness was exploited by elite running backs such as Bijan Robinson (Buffalo was upset by the Falcons and gave up 210 rushing yards) and De’Von Achane (the Dolphins gained 197 rushing yards in their second meeting, an upset win).
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As a model professional, Rodri should still have plenty of years to enjoy in the elite.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of elite

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