Elect (verb)

1. To choose or select by vote.
2. To appoint or choose (someone) to a position or office.
3. To select or choose as if by vote; to appoint.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin eligere, from e- (variant of ex-) "out" + legere "choose".

Examples:

1. The president was elected by the citizens of the country.
2. The committee elected her as the chairperson.
3. The students elected their own representatives.
4. The citizens of the city elected a new mayor.
5. She was elected to the board of directors.