electing

We have found lemma(root) word of electing : elect.

Definitions


[ɪˈlɛkt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting
(e.g: he was elected as councillor)

- opt for or choose to do something
(e.g: more people elected to work at home)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin elect- ‘picked out’, from the verb eligere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + legere ‘to pick’


[ɪˈlɛkt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person) chosen or singled out


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin elect- ‘picked out’, from the verb eligere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + legere ‘to pick’


[ɪˈlɛkt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- people who are chosen or singled out
(e.g: one of the century's elect)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin elect- ‘picked out’, from the verb eligere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + legere ‘to pick’




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