1elect 
/ɪˈlɛkt/ verb
elects; elect·ed; elect·ing /ɪˈlɛkt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to select (someone) for a position, job, etc., by voting
▪ She was elected (as) senator. = She was elected to the Senate. ▪ He hopes to be elected to the committee. ▪ an elected official 2 somewhat formal : to choose to do (something) — followed by to + verb ▪ We elected [=decided] to stay home.
▪ She was elected (as) senator. = She was elected to the Senate. ▪ He hopes to be elected to the committee. ▪ an elected official
