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vote

[ voht ]

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noun

a formal expression of opinion or choice made by an individual or body of individuals, especially in an election.
the means by which such expression is made, as a ballot, ticket, or show of hands.
the right to such expression:
The 19th Amendment gave women the vote.
the total number of votes cast:
The heavy vote was a result of a new law that allows mailed-in ballots to be scanned days in advance of the close of voting.
the decision reached by voting, as by a majority of ballots cast:
The vote was in favor of the resolution.
a particular group of voters, or their collective expression of will as inferred from their votes:
Two large unions endorsed the candidate on Monday, as he continues to court the labor vote.
an informal expression of approval, agreement, or judgment:
My vote is for pepperoni—anchovies on pizza are gross!

verb (used without object)

voted, voting.

to express or signify will or choice in a matter, as by casting a ballot: Don’t blame me if this film gives you nightmares—I voted for the romcom.
Only three Republicans broke with their party to vote against the measure.
Don’t blame me if this film gives you nightmares—I voted for the romcom.

verb (used with object)

voted, voting.

to enact, establish, or determine by vote:
Threats were made against members of Congress who voted the bill into law.
to support by one's vote:
When Susan B. Anthony defied the law and voted in 1872, she proudly voted the Republican ticket.
to advocate by or as if by one's vote: I vote we go to Disney World.
The committee voted that the report be accepted.
I vote we go to Disney World.
to declare or decide by general consent:
They voted the trip a success.
to encourage or cause to vote, especially in a particular way.

vote

/ vəʊt /

noun

an indication of choice, opinion, or will on a question, such as the choosing of a candidate, by or as if by some recognized means, such as a ballot
10 votes for Jones
the opinion of a group of persons as determined by voting
it was put to the vote
do not take a vote
it came to a vote
a body of votes or voters collectively
the Jewish vote
the total number of votes cast
the vote decreased at the last election
the ticket, ballot, etc, by which a vote is expressed
1. the right to vote; franchise; suffrage
2. a person regarded as the embodiment of this right
a means of voting, such as a ballot
a grant or other proposition to be voted upon

verb

when tr, takes a clause as object or an infinitive to express or signify (one's preference, opinion, or will) (for or against some question, etc)
we voted that it was time to adjourn
vote for me!
to vote by ballot
intr to declare oneself as being (something or in favour of something) by exercising one's vote
to vote socialist
tr; foll by into or out of, etc to appoint or elect (a person to or from a particular post)
he was voted out of office
they voted him into the presidency
tr to determine the condition of in a specified way by voting
the court voted itself out of existence
tr to authorize, confer, or allow by voting
vote us a rise
informal.
tr to declare by common opinion
the party was voted a failure
tr to influence or control the voting of
do not try to vote us!

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Derived Forms

ˈvotable, adjective
ˈvoteless, adjective

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Other Word Forms

pre·vote noun verb prevoted prevoting
re·vote verb revoted revoting
re·vote noun
un·vot·ed adjective
un·vot·ing adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vote¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English noun from Latin vōtum “a vow made to a deity; prayer, desire, hope”; vow

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vote¹

C15: from Latin vōtum a solemn promise, from vovēre to vow

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Example Sentences

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In November, Conservative city councillor Richard Eddy voted against the revision and called it "utterly shameful".

From BBC

A brand-new “World of Color” show that you can vote on.

From Los Angeles Times

“But we have to sacrifice a bit for the benefit of this country,” said the 52-year-old, who “proudly” voted for Trump three times.

From Los Angeles Times

"And what we're really focused on now is ensuring that people understand that voting Conservative at the local elections is the only credible option".

From BBC

There is a second debate in English on Thursday, before Canadians vote on 28 April.

From BBC