elect

To choose a representative by voting.

Word Structure

i = him, will; e = get, head

5 Letters

2 Syllables: e•lect

5 Phonemes

Vowels: i, e

Local Voices

Sentence Examples

Elect is the process of casting and counting votes.

A winner is elected.

The elected winner takes office.

Semantic Relatives

Candidate

Choose

Government

Select

Vote

Textbook

Part of Read American Democracy by Attainment