adjective

elected

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adjective

Chosen for a position through a vote.

"The newly elected senator gave her first speech today."

"He was elected by a narrow margin."

How to Use Elected

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChosen by vote — the past tense/adjective form of "elect."

Common pairings

elected official newly elected democratically elected

electeds plural

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The newly _____ senator gave her first speech today.

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