elect in Latin
elect in Latin is dīligō, legō, ēligō — elect means to choose someone for a position through a vote.
elect in Latin
dīligō
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
legō
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
ēligō
(transitive) To choose (a candidate) in an election
What does "elect" mean?
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verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
"The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting."
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verb To choose or decide to do something.
"He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm."
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adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.
"The president-elect will take office in January."
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elect in a sentence
- The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting.
- She was elected mayor for the third time.
- He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm.
- The president-elect will take office in January.
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What is "elect" in Latin?
"elect" in Latin is dīligō, legō, ēligō. elect means: To choose someone for a position through a vote.
How do you use "elect" in a sentence?
Example: "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting." In Latin, "elect" is dīligō, legō, ēligō.
Are there other ways to say "elect" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "elect": dīligō, legō, ēligō.
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