To elect
Example: People elect a new leader every four years.
Definition
"To elect" means to choose someone for a position or office by voting, often in a formal or official context. For example, people elect a new leader every four years through a process of casting ballots or votes.
Etymology
The word "to elect" comes from the Latin verb 'eligere,' meaning 'to pick out' or 'choose.' This Latin root is a combination of 'ex-' (out) and 'legere' (to gather or choose). Did you know that this term has been used since the Middle Ages to describe selecting leaders or officials?
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"To elect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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