elect
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
People living in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield will shortly head to the polls to elect their new MP.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Buyers can elect to continue the income over a spouse’s lifetime and add a death benefit for other heirs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In April, the court sharply limited a part of those protections that had forced states to draw voting districts to help elect Black or Latino representatives to Congress, as well as state and local boards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
New Jersey tends to elect Democratic governors while Texas has elected Republicans for decades.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Robert Horton had marveled, even before the migration, at the power of blacks living in Chicago to elect their own.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
Vocabulary lists containing elect
Election Lingo
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Electoral Elocution: The Verbiage of Voting
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
