elect
intermediateB1/ɪˈlɛkt/ · e-lect
To choose or select someone for a position, typically by voting.
Meanings
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
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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.
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💡 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.