B1 — Intermediateverb
eleggere
to elect
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
votarenominaresceglieredesignare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
destituirerimuoveredeselezionarerevocare
Usage note
'Eleggere' is specifically for elections. 'Nominare' = to appoint (without a vote). 'Votare per' = to vote for someone.
Example
"I cittadini hanno eletto un nuovo sindaco."
"The citizens elected a new mayor."
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