Antonyms for elect

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ih-lekt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɛkt

Definition of elect

Origin : early 15c., from Latin electus, past participle of eligere "to pick out, choose" (see election). Related: Elected; electing.

verb select as representative; choose

Example sentences :

It decrees that we, the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Now that he's dead we have the right to elect another captain.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Besides, if generals were allowed to elect themselves, where would it end?
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various

In the second, He assures us that God longs to avenge His elect speedily.
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

Made a fortune by telling people why they did not elect him.
Extract from : « Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date » by Anonymous

The elect, though they have ceased to be of the world, are still in the world.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

It should be entirely as Monmouth should elect or be constrained by these gentlemen about his council-table.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

It but remained to appoint that delegate, and Le Chapelier invited them to elect him.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

In the end they voted a resolution to depose the government, and to elect another.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

But if you elect to disobey Madonna, the gate is behind you, the bridge still down.
Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

Synonyms for elect

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