elect

[ih-lekt] / ɪˈlɛkt /

VERB

select as representative; choose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit appoint conclude designate determine name nominate pick receive resolve take vote vote for

STRONG

ballot cull judge mark prefer settle tap

WEAK

decide upon go down the line opt for optate pick out settle on single out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain begin deny disallow dismiss dispute give ignore offer refuse reject start waver

WEAK

vote down vote out

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In May he took part in the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV.

From BBC

He worked as a lawyer and customs broker before being elected to the Texas House, where he burnished his bipartisan credentials.

From The Wall Street Journal

He participated in two conclaves, one that elected Pope Francis in 2013 and the second that elected Leo XIV last May.

From BBC

"Stable timelines are critical, as are predictable processes and elected leaders, who share a sense of urgency and appreciation for public partnership that projects with this level of impact require," Warren wrote.

From Barron's

BBC Scotland News understands that the person no longer works for an elected representative but is an office bearer in a local branch of the party.

From BBC

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