elects
The word “elects” has 1 syllable: elects
It's pronounced as /ɪˈlɛkts/
What is synonym and antonym for elects?
In the thesaurus, “elects” has 23 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elects along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elects
- accepts
- adopts
- appoints
- cherry-picks
- chooses
- culls
- designates
- embraces
- espouses
- fixes
- handpicks
- marks
- names
- nominates
- picks
- prefers
- preselects
- selects
- sets
- tabs
- tags
- takes
- taps
Antonyms for elects
- declines
- disapproves
- discards
- jettisons
- negatives
- refuses
- rejects
- repudiates
- spurns
- throws away
- throws out
- turns down
Meanings of elects
- noun
- One chosen or set apart.
- In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.
- verb
- To choose or make a decision (to do something).
- To choose (a candidate) in an election.
Example Sentences
- The committee elects a new president every year.
- She is the one who elects to make the final decision in the group.
- The country elects its leaders through a democratic voting process.
- Every student elects to participate in the annual talent show.
- The organization elects its members based on their contributions to the community.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elects, such as: accepts, adopts, appoints, cherry-picks, chooses, culls, declines.
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