First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
1vote
noun \ˈvōt\
: the official choice that you make in an election, meeting, etc., by casting a ballot, raising your hand, speaking your choice aloud, etc.
: the result of voting
the vote : the legal right to vote
Full Definition of VOTE
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a : a usually formal expression of opinion or will in response to a proposed decision; especially : one given as an indication of approval or disapproval of a proposal, motion, or candidate for office b : the total number of such expressions of opinion made known at a single time (as at an election) c : an expression of opinion or preference that resembles a vote d : ballot 1
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: the collective opinion or verdict of a body of persons expressed by voting
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: the right to cast a vote; specifically : the right of suffrage : franchise
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a : the act or process of voting <brought the question to a vote> b : a method of voting
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: a formal expression of a wish, will, or choice voted by a meeting
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chiefly British a : a proposition to be voted on; especially : a legislative money item b : appropriation
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Origin of VOTE
Middle English (Scots), from Latin votum vow, wish — more at vow
Related to VOTE
- Synonyms
- ballot, enfranchisement, franchise, suffrage
- Antonyms
- disenfranchisement
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verb
vot·edvot·ing
Definition of VOTE
intransitive verb
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: to express one's views in response to a poll; especially : to exercise a political franchise
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: to express an opinion <consumers…vote with their dollars — Lucia Mouat>
transitive verb
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: to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize by vote <he was voted out of office>
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a : to cause to vote in a given way b : to cause to be cast for or against a proposal
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: to vote in accordance with or in the interest of <vote your conscience> <voted their pocketbooks>
— vote with one's feet
: to express one's disapproval or dissatisfaction by leaving
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First Known Use of VOTE
1552
VOTE WITH ONE'S FEET Defined for Kids
1vote
noun \ˈvōt\
Definition of VOTE for Kids
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: a formal expression of opinion or choice (as by ballot in an election)
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: the decision reached by voting <The vote is in favor of the amendment.>
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: the right to vote <In 1920, American women won the vote.>
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: the act or process of voting <The question came to a vote.>
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: a group of voters with some common interest or quality <the farm vote>
2vote
verb
vot·edvot·ing
Definition of VOTE for Kids
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: to express a wish or choice by a vote <We voted by raising our hands.>
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: to elect, decide, pass, defeat, grant, or make legal by a vote <The group voted down the proposal.>
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: to declare by general agreement <She was voted student of the month.>
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: to offer as a suggestion <I vote we go home.>
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