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vote

A citizen casts their vote in a ballot box at a polling station.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A formal expression of choice or opinion in a decision-making process: A "vote" is an individual's formal indication of their choice, typically in an election, referendum, or meeting.
    • The total number of such expressions cast: "Vote" can refer to the collective number of ballots cast or choices made by a group.
    • The right to participate in such a process: "Vote" also means the legal or formal right to express one's choice in an election.
    • A collective opinion or decision reached by voting: The result or outcome determined by counting the expressions of choice.

  2. Verb:

    • To express a choice or opinion formally, typically by ballot or show of hands: The primary action of casting a vote.
    • To enact, establish, or authorize by a majority of votes: To make something available or bring it into existence through the voting process.
    • To declare or suggest something as one's preference or opinion: To express a choice or recommendation, not always in a formal electoral context.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • Each citizen has the right to cast a vote. (Each citizen has the right to formally express their choice.)
    • The final vote was 15 in favor and 5 against. (The final count of opinions was 15 for and 5 against.)
    • The 19th Amendment granted women the vote. (The 19th Amendment granted women the right to participate in elections.)

  • Verb:

    • Citizens will vote for a new mayor next week. (Citizens will formally choose a new mayor next week.)
    • The committee voted to approve the new budget. (The committee made a formal decision to approve the new budget.)
    • I vote we order pizza for dinner. (I suggest or declare my preference for ordering pizza.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To vote with one's feet": To express disapproval or preference by leaving or not participating.
    • If the service is bad, customers will vote with their feet and go elsewhere.
  • "To vote one's conscience": To vote according to one's personal beliefs rather than external pressures.
    • The senator promised to vote his conscience on the difficult issue.
Variants and Related Words
  • Voter (n): A person who votes or has the right to vote.
  • Voting (n/adj): The action or process of casting votes; relating to votes (e.g., voting rights).
  • Votable (adj): Capable of being voted on.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Ballot, suffrage, franchise (right to vote), poll.
  • Verb: Cast a ballot, elect, opt for, choose.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Vote down: To defeat a proposal or candidate by voting against it.
    • The proposal was voted down by the council.
  • Vote in: To elect someone to a position by voting.
    • The party was voted in with a large majority.
  • Vote out: To remove someone from a position by voting against them.
    • The incumbent mayor was voted out of office.
  • Vote through: To approve or pass a measure by voting.
    • Parliament voted through the new law.
Related Idioms
  • A vote of confidence/no-confidence: A formal vote to show support or lack of support for a leader or government.
    • The board passed a vote of confidence in the new CEO.
  • To have the vote: To possess the legal right to vote.
    • In many countries, citizens have the vote at age 18.
vote

A citizen casts their vote in a ballot box at a polling station.

Noun
  1. the total number of voters who participated
    • they are expecting a large vote
  2. a body of voters who have the same interests
    • he failed to get the Black vote
  3. a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
    • American women got the vote in 1920
  4. the opinion of a group as determined by voting
    • they put the question to a vote
  5. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
    • there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
    • they allowed just one vote per person
Verb
  1. bring into existence or make available by vote
    • They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia
  2. be guided by in voting
    • vote one's conscience
  3. express a choice or opinion
    • I vote that we all go home
    • She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant
  4. express one's choice or preference by vote
    • vote the Democratic ticket
  5. express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
    • He voted for the motion
    • None of the Democrats voted last night

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