eleger

verb/ilɨˈʒeɾ/high

e·le·ger

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Definition

To elect; to choose someone for a position by voting.

The people will elect a new mayor. / The committee elected her as chair.

syn

elect choose vote in

Etymology

Do latim 'eligere' (escolher, selecionar).

Related words

eleição eleitor elegível reeleger eleito eleitorado