English dictionary
vote
/v/oU/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
ExamplesThere were only 17 votes in favor of the motion.
They allowed just one vote per person.
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the opinion of a group as determined by voting
ExamplesThey put the question to a vote.
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a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
ExamplesAmerican women got the vote in 1920.
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a body of voters who have the same interests
ExamplesHe failed to get the Black vote.
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the total number of voters who participated
ExamplesThey are expecting a large vote.
Synonyms voter turnoutSource: WordNet 3.0
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An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
Source: webster1913
verb
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express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
ExamplesHe voted for the motion.
None of the Democrats voted last night.
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express one's choice or preference by vote
ExamplesVote the Democratic ticket.
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express a choice or opinion
ExamplesI vote that we all go home.
She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant.
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be guided by in voting
ExamplesVote one's conscience.
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bring into existence or make available by vote
ExamplesThey voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia.
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To express or signify the mind, will, or preference, either <i>viva voce</i>, or by ballot, or by other authorized means, as in electing persons to office, in passing laws, regulations, etc., or in deciding on any proposition in which one has an interest with others.
Source: webster1913
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To choose by suffrage; to elec&?;; as, to <i>vote</i> a candidate into office.
Source: webster1913