Elect and Start

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Elect verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.

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Start is an antonym for elect in choose topic.

Nearby Words: election, elected, elective, electing, elector

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

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Elect is an antonym for start.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

elect people

start people

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