elect
verb (used with object)
to choose or select by vote, as for an office.
have elected
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present perfectof elect.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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Of all of Salakhutdinov’s Chinese national students, only two have elected to go back to China — Yang being one of them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
While Luna's paw print has no legal standing, the gesture holds sentimental value, and more than 50 Ecuadoran couples have elected to get married in front of their dogs and cats since May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
California voters have elected Democrats to represent 30 of the 40 seats in the Senate and 60 seats of the 80 seats in the Assembly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
But this is an act passed by Congress, signed by the president, duly enacted into law, that reflects bipartisan concerns of lawmakers whom we have elected to represent us and protect our country.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2025
“No, Monsieur. It is only chance. It just happens that many people have elected to travel tonight.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
