Synonyms:
vote, ballot, voting, balloting
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
vote
Meaning: the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote"
Synonyms:
right_to_vote, vote, suffrage
Meaning: 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"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
vote
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
vote
Meaning: express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket"
Synonyms:
vote
Meaning: express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
Usage examples
"I vote to go in," Jeff urged.
No ability was needed for his vote.
Defeated through strong local vote.
They got the vote extended to everyone.
The man on subsidy or public dole could vote to demand more.
Hansen would vote for their senator and not for the convention.
'We must put it to the vote,' replied Mr. Brownlow, 'who may he be?'
The project was rejected in committee (April 12) by a vote of 31 to 29.
He had received the largest vote yet cast for a presidential candidate.
This vote was indicative of the strength of the amendment in the House.