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elect

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/ɪˈlɛkt/ · e-lect

To choose or select someone for a position, typically by voting.

Meanings

verbformal

To choose or select someone for a position, typically by voting.

کسی کو عہدے کے لیے منتخب کرنا، عام طور پر ووٹنگ کے ذریعے۔

منتخب کرنا

muntakhib karna

Synonyms

chooseselectvote forچنناانتخاب کرنانومینیشن دینا

Antonyms

rejectdismissdisqualifyرد کرنانکال دینااہل نہ قرار دینا

Common Collocations

  • to elect a president
  • to elect members of parliament
  • to elect a committee

Example Sentences

The citizens will elect a new mayor next month.

شہری اگلے مہینے ایک نئے میئر کا انتخاب کریں گے۔

Shehri aglay mahine aik naye mayor ka intekhab karenge.

They decided to elect a new board for the organization.

انہوں نے ادارے کے لیے ایک نئے بورڈ کا انتخاب کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhoon ne idaray ke liye aik naye board ka intekhab karne ka faisla kiya.

Voters will elect their representatives in the upcoming election.

ووٹروں نے آنے والے انتخابات میں اپنے نمائندوں کا انتخاب کرنا ہے۔

Voters ne aane wale intekhabat mein apne numaindon ka intekhab karna hai.

Easily Confused With

elector:An elector is a person qualified to vote, whereas elect refers to the act of choosing someone for a position.

Word Family

election
nounانتخاب
elective
adjectiveانتخابی
electorate
nounووٹروں کی فہرست

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'elect' as in 'electronic voting'.

Imagine a ballot box used during elections.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "electus" — chosen, selected

First known use: 14th century

The word 'elect' comes from the Latin 'electus', past participle of 'eligere' which means 'to choose'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.