Elect (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Choose; "I elected to have my funds deposited automatically".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

• Select
• Pick Out
• Take

Related Words

• Elective (adjective)

Meaning ²

Select by a vote for an office or membership; "We elected him chairman of the board".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Select
• Pick Out
• Take

Hyponyms

• Return

Related Words

• Elect (noun)
• Electorate (noun)
• Elector (noun)
• Election (noun)
• Elective (adjective)
• Eligible (adjective)