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VOTE





Definition:

  1. [noun] a choice that is made by voting; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"
    Synonyms: ballot, voting, balloting

  2. [noun] the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote"

  3. [noun] 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"
    Synonyms: right to suffrage

  4. [noun] a body of voters who have the same interests; "he failed to get the Black vote"

  5. [noun] the total number of votes cast; "they are hoping for a large vote"
    Synonyms: r turnout

  6. [verb] 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"

  7. [verb] express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket"

  8. [verb] express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"

  9. [verb] be guided by in voting; "vote one's conscience"

  10. [verb] bring into existence or make available by vote; "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"

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