elect
verb (used with object)
to choose or select by vote, as for an office.
reelect
-
a word derived from
elect.
Example Sentences
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Ohio congressman Jim Jordan was on television just days ago, calling Miller “a good man” whom he’s helping to reelect.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
The Central City Assn., relying heavily on funding from Airbnb, spent about $1.6 million on efforts to reelect Bass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
But that may ultimately help reelect the mayor who he believes burned his house down.
From Slate ● May 9, 2026
Cutting the budget is never easy, but it’s especially difficult in an election year when many legislators must then ask voters in November to reelect them.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
A special meeting was called and a motion was made to reelect an executive secretary.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
