vote
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!
to express or signify will or choice in a matter, as by casting a ballot: 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.
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: 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.
Origin of vote
1Other words from vote
- pre·vote, noun, verb, pre·vot·ed, pre·vot·ing.
- re·vote, verb, re·vot·ed, re·vot·ing.
- re·vote, noun
- un·vot·ed, adjective
- un·vot·ing, adjective
Words Nearby vote
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How to use vote in a sentence
During this year’s Democratic primaries, it took days and sometimes weeks for the bulk of votes to get counted.
Election live updates: Trump returns to Wisconsin; Biden to face live audience at town hall | Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostDemocrats also won a majority of votes in Senate races in 2016, but again, Republicans secured a majority.
Yeah, but we don’t know where these freaking votes came from.
William Barr is the poster child for politicized law enforcement officials | Philip Bump | September 17, 2020 | Washington PostStill, the vote is significant because it indicates the breadth of congressional support for tearing down the PACER paywall.
Bill to tear down federal courts’ paywall gains momentum in Congress | Timothy B. Lee | September 16, 2020 | Ars TechnicaMcDonald’s appealed, and last December, the labor board reversed the judge’s decision and authorized the settlement, with Emanuel again casting the deciding vote in a 2-1 opinion.
“Cover Up”: House Democrats Subpoena Documents That NLRB Refused to Share in Ethics Investigation | by Ian MacDougall | September 15, 2020 | ProPublica
Weiss is likely to get confirmed even as Warren and a handful of other progressive Democrats vote no.
Sen. Warren’s Main Street Crusade to Pressure Clinton | Eleanor Clift | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAsian-Americans may vote for Democrats now, but they are a highly persuadable—and growing—part of the electorate.
In 1992, Republican George H.W. Bush won the Asian-American vote by 24 points.
By 2012, Democratic President Barack Obama owned the Asian-American vote, winning it by 47 percentage points.
But after winning 55 percent of the white vote, Duke had a database of supporters some politicians coveted.
The bill to remove the civil disabilities of the Jews rejected in the British parliament by a vote of 288 to 165.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellThey can, and they will, vote themselves and their friends or adherents into the good jobs and the high places.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockOnly a creditor who owns a demand or provable claim can vote at creditors' meetings.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesIf a portion of a creditor's debt is secured and a portion is unsecured, he may vote on the unsecured portion.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesAn appeal by a member of a subordinate lodge from a vote of expulsion does not abate by his death while the appeal is pending.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney Bolles
British Dictionary definitions for vote
/ (vəʊt) /
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
the right to vote; franchise; suffrage
a person regarded as the embodiment of this right
a means of voting, such as a ballot
mainly British a grant or other proposition to be voted upon
(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): to vote by ballot; we voted that it was time to adjourn; vote for me!
(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): they voted him into the presidency; he was voted out of office
(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
(tr) informal 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!
Origin of vote
1Derived forms of vote
- votable or voteable, adjective
- voteless, adjective
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