Elect Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭ-lĕkt
To select by vote for an office
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. ballot
  2. vote
Antonyms:
  1. vote-down
  2. vote-out
  3. ignore
To make a choice from a number of alternatives
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. choose
  2. select
  3. name
  4. opt
  5. pick
  6. cull
  7. nominate
  8. assume
  9. call
  10. decide
  11. designate
  12. determine
  13. vote
  14. embrace
  15. legislate
  16. single
  17. prefer
Singled out in preference
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. choice
  2. chosen
  3. exclusive
  4. select
One that is selected
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. choice
  2. chosen
  3. pick
  4. select
Selected as the best
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. elite

Words Related to Elect

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Elect Sentence Examples

  • They therefore elect elders, who expound the Scriptures, baptize and hear confessions.

  • In America they have struggled to elect a leader.

  • The department which is to elect a senator when a vacancy occurs is settled by lot.

  • Each city and town without regard to population was to elect one senator.

  • The members of the board serve gratuitously, but elect a salaried secretary.

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