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vote

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To cast a vote.

Pronunciation

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voht
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈvoʊt

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

  2. Bring into existence or make available by vote

    “They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia.”

  3. transitive

    To choose or grant (some objective) by means of a vote, or by general consent.

  4. Be guided by in voting

  5. transitive

    To exercise one's voting right upon (a ballot or a share of stock).

noun

  1. An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.

  2. A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

  3. Any judgment of intellect leading not only to a formal opinion but also to a particular choice in a legally relevant measure, a point of view as published.

  4. A person from Votia or of Votic descent.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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More ways to use vote

  • “They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia.”verb
  • “There were only 17 votes in favor of the motion.”noun
  • “He failed to get the Black vote.”noun

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Inflected forms

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  • voternounInflected form

    A citizen who has a legal right to vote.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • vote downverbCompound term

    Thwart the passage of.

  • vote inverbCompound term

    Elect in a voting process.

  • vote of confidencenounCompound term

    An expression of approval and encouragement.

  • vote outverbCompound term

    Thwart the passage of.

  • voter turnoutnounCompound term

    The total number of voters who participated.

  • vote counternounCompound term

    An official appointed to count the votes (especially in legislative assembly).

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Synonyms

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balloting

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