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.
"Residents will elect a new committee at the annual meeting."
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verb To choose or decide to do something.
"Many passengers elect to travel by train instead of driving."
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adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.
"The chairman-elect is already planning changes for the next term."
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elect in a sentence
- Residents will elect a new committee at the annual meeting.
- The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting.
- Many passengers elect to travel by train instead of driving.
- You may elect to pay monthly or in one go.
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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: "Residents will elect a new committee at the annual 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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