elect
Definition 1
To choose; opt for one thing over any number of other options. “After carefully weighing the pros and cons of the various proposals, I will elect to move forward with the one that is both efficient and the least costly.”
Definition 2
In politics, to choose someone to hold an office or position. “In 2008, the United States elected Barack Obama to be the country’s 44th President.”
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