Elect

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To choose someone for a position by voting.

“The citizens will elect a new mayor next month.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪˈlɛkt/

Syllables

e·lect

Related Words

Synonyms

choose select

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double E pattern with common CT ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; good for vowel-heavy racks.

Words Related to Elect

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “elect” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

eject eleut erect exect flect

Words you can make from Elect

Shorter words formed from the letters in “elect”.

cele celt cete clee elec

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “elect”.

select

Longer words starting with Elect

Words that begin with “elect”.

elected electro election electric electron elections electoral electrical electronic electricity electronics

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