The difference between Elect and Vote
When used as nouns, elect means one chosen or set apart, whereas vote means a formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities.
When used as verbs, elect means to choose or make a decision (to do something), whereas vote means to cast a vote.
Elect is also adjective with the meaning: who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
check bellow for the other definitions of Elect and Vote
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Elect as a noun:
One chosen or set apart.
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Elect as a noun (theology):
In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.
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Elect as a verb (transitive):
To choose or make a decision (to do something)
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Elect as a verb (transitive):
To choose (a candidate) in an election
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Elect as an adjective (postpositive):
Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
Examples:
"He is the President elect."
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Elect as an adjective:
Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
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Vote as a noun:
A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities.
Examples:
"The city council decided the matter should go to public vote."
"Parliament will hold a vote of confidence regarding the minister."
"One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords."
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Vote as a noun:
An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.
Examples:
"The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote."
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Vote as a noun (obsolete):
An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
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Vote as a verb (intransitive, transitive):
To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.
Examples:
"The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank."