Synonyms for

Electing

Verb / ɪˈlektɪŋ / Another word for electing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Choosing someone to hold an office or position by voting.

Synonyms & similar words

elect appointing nominating picking selecting choosing designating installing handpicking recruiting tapping opting

Synonyms by register

Formal

choosing selecting appointing designating

Informal

picking going for tapping

Literary

ordaining consecrating

Antonyms

rejecting refusing disqualifying vetoing overriding denying

Common collocations

  • electing a president
  • electing a leader
  • electing officers
  • electing representatives
  • electing a government
  • electing a committee
  • electing a pope

Word family

noun election
verb elect
adjective elective
adverb electively

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of choosing someone for a public office or position through a formal vote. Avoid using it for casual choices.

Example sentences

  1. The class is electing a new class president today.
  2. The citizens are electing a new governor this year.
  3. The company is electing a new CEO next month.
  4. The committee is electing a new chairperson tonight.
  5. The team is electing a new captain this season.

Quotes

  • Democracy is the art of thinking independently together.
  • The ballot is stronger than the bullet.
  • Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

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