elect
verb (used with object)
to choose or select by vote, as for an office.
has elected
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present perfectof elect (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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New Jersey tends to elect Democratic governors while Texas has elected Republicans for decades.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
The county’s steps haven’t stopped the chaos: A splinter group from the condo now has elected a new board, which claims to have rightful control over the property.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
The party has elected candidates to the state legislature, city councils and even a few statewide offices, including that of lieutenant governor.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
The NFL has elected to review the ties between Tisch and Epstein.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
Fortune presents her a second chance in the form of an impoverished doctor—in fact, a prince in disguise who has elected to work among the needy.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
