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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
That map eliminated two of the three legislative districts in which Native American voters could elect their preferred candidates.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 July 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
Haniya Rae, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
That fee in turn gets deducted from the purchase price should the customer elect to buy it instead of returning the item.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
She was elected in 2022 and was in the third year of her four-year term.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 26 July 2025
That map eliminated two of the three legislative districts in which Native American voters could elect their preferred candidates.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 25 July 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
Atif Zaim, current U.S. consulting leader and deputy chair elect at KPMG, sees this moment as an opportunity to improve his consulting practice.
—Haniya Rae, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
That fee in turn gets deducted from the purchase price should the customer elect to buy it instead of returning the item.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elect
Verb
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Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Aimee, the couple's oldest child, chose not to be involved in the series.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The service has a flat rate of $6.90 and remains limited to an invitation-only group of early users. MORE: Tesla robotaxis begin rolling in Austin, but only for a select few Tesla recently expanded the program’s service area and plans to do so again in the coming weeks, Musk said.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Location matters, and high-quality olivine reserves are concentrated in select regions, most notably Albania and Norway; other countries hold some reserves, including Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Austria, China, South Africa and Mexico.—
Sahit Muja,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise quarterback is coming off the best year of his career, which began with a life-changing contract, continued with the birth of his first daughter and wrapped with personal bests of a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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And with career bests, turning in 55 receptions for 800 yards and a handful of scores in 2021.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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For dessert with a kick, pick the Dirty Pop Espresso Martini, a sweet alcoholic treat sure to keep you wide awake for the second half of the drag show.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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When SyFy canceled this adaptation of James S.A. Corey’s books after three seasons, Amazon picked it up, and three more seasons ran from 2019 to 2022.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On selected nights, the show will be accompanied with fireworks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month, plus a stipend for art supplies.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The royal house was overthrown during the German Revolution that followed World War I, however, two branches still remain in the aristocracy.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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First popular as a leisurely racquet sport among the aristocracy of England, tennis players often wore long trousers, sporty knit vests and even neckties to dress for the sport.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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They are filled with a gel fiber that supports the head and neck, regardless of your preferred resting position.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Look for a mattress that supports your teen’s preferred sleep position—like side sleeping—and provides plenty of support.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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One America, with coastal elites in places like New York City and Los Angeles, who continue to steamroll towards full-on Marxism, and another with ordinary, hard-working Americans across the country, like here in the great state of Alaska, who don’t embrace this extremism.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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“Elect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elect. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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