The meaning of ELECT is carefully selected : chosen. How to use elect in a sentence.

ELECTED definition: chosen by vote, as for an office (appointed ). See examples of elected used in a sentence.

ELECTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of elect 2. to decide on or choose, especially to choose a…. Learn more.

(transitive) to choose (someone) to be (a representative or a public official) by voting: they elected him Mayor to select; choose: to elect to die rather than surrender

elected (ɪˈlɛktɪd) adj (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) voted to a role in an election

Definition of 'elected' elected in British English (ɪˈlɛktɪd ) adjective voted to a role in an election

/əˈlɛkɾɪd/ /ɛˈlɛktɪd/ IPA guide Definitions of elected adjective subject to popular election synonyms: elective

To elect means to choose someone for a position or office through a vote. It is a fundamental process in democratic systems, allowing citizens to have a say in their governance. The term can apply to …

Definition of elect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

She was elected (as) senator. = She was elected to the Senate. He hopes to be elected to the committee. We elected [= decided] to stay home.