Meaning of 'vote'

verb

be guided by in voting

Example: "vote one's conscience"

noun

the opinion of a group as determined by voting

Example: "they put the question to a vote"

noun

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

Example: "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"

Synonyms: ballot

noun

a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution

Synonyms: right to vote suffrage

noun

the total number of voters who participated

Example: "they are expecting a large vote"

Synonyms: voter turnout

noun

a body of voters who have the same interests

Example: "The party failed to get the Black vote."

verb

express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution

Example: "cast a vote"

verb

bring into existence or make available by vote

Example: "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia"

verb

express a choice or opinion

Example: "I vote that we all go home"

verb

express one's choice or preference by vote

Example: "vote the Democratic ticket"