The meaning of ELECT is carefully selected : chosen. How to use elect in a sentence.
ELECTED definition: chosen by vote, as for an office (contrasted with appointed). See examples of elected used in a sentence.
ELECTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of elect 2. to decide on or choose, especially to choose a…. Learn more.
- To select by vote for an office or for membership: elected her club president. 2. To pick out; select: elect an art course. 3. To decide, especially by preference: elected to take the summer off. 4. To select by divine will for salvation. Used of God.
/əˈlɛkɾɪd/ /ɛˈlɛktɪd/ IPA guide Definitions of elected adjective subject to popular election synonyms: elective
Government chosen by vote, as for an office (contrasted with appointed): an elected official. n. elect (def. 10). e lect /ɪˈlɛkt/ v. Government to choose or select by vote: [~ + object] The voters elect a new mayor tomorrow.[~ + object + object] They elected her mayor.
He hopes to be elected to the committee. We elected [= decided] to stay home.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective elected, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
The meaning of EMBARRASSED is feeling or showing a state of self-conscious confusion and distress. How to use embarrassed in a sentence.
EMBARRASSED definition: 1. feeling ashamed or shy: 2. having no money: 3. feeling ashamed or shy: . Learn more.