vote

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verb

ˈvōt

voted; voting; votes

intransitive verb

: to cast or conduct a vote

The class voted by a show of hands.

They encouraged everyone to vote in the presidential election.

She always votes Republican/Democratic.

The committee voted on the proposal.

The committee voted against the proposal.

The committee voted for the proposal. = The committee voted in favor of the proposal.

The Senate voted 51 to 100 to pass the bill.

Some representatives voted with the opposing party.

The jury voted for acquittal.

Who votes for going out to dinner tonight? [=who wants to go out to dinner tonight?]

: to vote in a way that helps one financially

"… What happens if you vote with your wallet this election year? We'll look at how the numbers in the leading candidate's tax plans add up for you and the nation. …"

Gayle King

"… The economy was doing well and people often vote with their pocketbooks. …"

Tara Setmayer

: to express an opinion

If our customers don't like our products, they will vote with their wallets/pocketbooks. [=they will not buy our products]

"Consumers vote with their dollars and corporations listen," [Bettina] Siegel tells Newsweek …

Elijah Wolfson

When the restaurant changed its menu, many former customers voted with their feet.[=expressed their disapproval or dissatisfaction by leaving]

transitive verb

: to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize (someone or something) by vote

He was voted out of office.

Legislators voted the bill into law.

The contestant was voted off the show.

It was voted that residents will have to pay a trash collection fee.

The issue was finally settled by a joint resolution … voting appropriations for the damages …

Gerald P. Fogarty

The proposal was voted down.

She was voted in (as vice president) last year.

She was voted out (of office) last year.

They were voted on/onto the committee.

The proposal was voted through. [=the proposal was passed]

: to adjudge (something) by general agreement : declare

Everyone voted that it was the best tea this year.

André Bieler

: to offer (something) as a suggestion : propose

I vote we all go home.

: to cause (someone) to vote in a given way

: to cause (something, such as a proxy vote) to be cast for or against a proposal

: to vote in accordance with or in the interest of

vote your conscience

People tend to vote their pocketbooks/wallets.

vote

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noun

plural votes

: 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

An Oregon City Schools operations levy appeared poised for defeat with 2,119 votes against and 1,630 votes in favor.

Kate Snyder

: the total number of such expressions of opinion made known at a single time (as at an election)

—usually used with the

tallying the voteThe candidate won only 10 percent of the vote.

: an expression of opinion or preference that resembles a vote

a vote of support/thanks

: ballot sense 1

counting the votes

People waited in line to cast their votes.

: the collective opinion or verdict of a body of persons expressed by voting : the result of a vote

The vote was in his favor.

She won by a vote of 206 to 57.

: the right to cast a vote

specifically : the right of suffrage : franchise

—usually used with the

In 1920, American women won the vote.

: the act or process of voting

Let's take a vote.

brought the question to a vote

The issue never came to a vote.

The referendum will be put to a vote.

: a method of voting

The amendment was passed by a voice vote.

: a formal expression of a wish, will, or choice voted by a meeting

The congressional votes in January authorizing U.S. military action before the ground war began have probably set a precedent …, according to [Les] Aspin.

Don Oberdorfer

: voter

the undecided votes

: a group of voters with some common and identifying characteristics

the labor vote

made appeals to the youth/independent vote

: the whole group of people in an area who have the right to vote

Volunteers for her campaign helped get out the vote [=persuade people to go vote] on Election Day.

chiefly British

: a proposition to be voted on

especially : a legislative money item

: appropriation

… prisons had to be equipped and staff paid out of the annual votes for the naval services.

Olive Anderson

see also casting vote, vote of no confidence

Example Sentences

Verb Citizens will vote today for their new governor. Did you vote in the last election? The committee hasn't yet voted on the matter. Congress voted 121 to 16 to pass the bill. He voted against the proposal. They voted the referendum into law. Senators voted themselves a pay raise despite the budget shortfall. We have to decide what to do about dinner. I vote that we get a pizza. Noun They are counting the votes now. There are 20 votes in favor and 12 against. He got 56 percent of the votes. She's campaigning hard to raise money and win votes. People waited in line to cast their votes. I cast my vote for the Republican candidate. The vote was in her favor. She won by a vote of 206 to 57. In 1920, American women won the vote. The candidate won only 10 percent of the vote. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

On at least one occasion, Mr. Landrieu was the sole legislator to vote against the governor’s segregation measures.

Emily Langer, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 On at least one occasion, Mr. Landrieu was the sole legislator to vote against the governor.

Emily Langer, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 McDonald’s has encouraged franchisees around the country to email California lawmakers urging them to vote against the bill, according to a message viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

Heather Haddon And Christine Mai-duc, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 And then a former parliamentary -- an MP, Ilya Ponomarev is his name, the only Russian to vote against annexation of Crimea back in 2014, sitting in Kyiv, published their manifesto.

NBC News, 28 Aug. 2022 Supervisor Andrew Do, the only member of the board to vote against the deal, said that an agreement could be premature.

Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Robin Nelson, one of two board members to vote against dropping the pledge, said no one complained after the panel started reciting the patriotic vow.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Republican candidate for governor Christine Drazan was House minority leader at the time and played a key role in uniting her caucus to vote against Nearman.

oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022 For the past several election cycles, nothing has united Democratic voters more than the chance to vote against him.

Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2022

Noun

Share your thoughts in the comments of this story and vote in our Twitter poll.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 But both Patrick and Brown James, who was African American vote director for Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, said donors are finally acknowledging that a new generation of Black leadership has emerged within both parties.

Tim Craig, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The California governor’s Conservation Department and the Ventura County Board of Supervisors are collaborating to ignore the vote of county citizens to reject ballot measures designed to kill the local oil industry.

WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The Free Press emailed Boutros on Monday for comment on the workers’ vote to unionize last week.

Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 Karen Mueller pulled in a quarter of the Republican vote in finishing third.

Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 The chamber is currently divided 50-50 between the parties, with Democrats in control because of Vice President Kamala Harris' tie-breaking vote.

Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 Schumer then stood and left his office; walking toward the Senate floor, preparing for the next vote.

Grace Segers, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Texas Monthly labeled True Texas the best barbecue chain in the state in 2019, and the Food Shack seconds the vote.

Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

vote 1 of 2

noun

ˈvōt

: a formal expression of opinion or choice (as by ballot in an election)

: the decision reached by voting

The vote is in favor of the amendment.

: the right to vote

In 1920, American women won the vote.

: the act or process of voting

The question came to a vote.

: a group of voters with some common interest or quality

the farm vote

vote

2 of 2

verb

voted; voting

: to express a wish or choice by a vote

We voted by raising our hands.

: to elect, decide, pass, defeat, grant, or make legal by a vote

The group voted down the proposal.

: to declare by general agreement

She was voted student of the month.

: to offer as a suggestion

I vote we go home.

Legal Definition

vote 1 of 2

noun

: 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

: the total number of such votes made known at a single time

got half the vote

: the collective opinion or preference of a body of persons expressed by voting

: the right to cast a vote

specifically : the right of suffrage

: the act or process of voting

brought the question to a vote

: a method of voting

vote

2 of 2

verb

voted; voting

intransitive verb

: to cast or conduct a vote

vote for acquittal

: to exercise a political franchise

encourage people to vote

transitive verb

: to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize by vote

vote an appropriation

: to cast votes on a corporate matter on the basis of

voted their shares against the proposed merger

单词	devotes
释义	vote 1 of 2 verb ˈvōt voted; voting; votes intransitive verb 1 : to cast or conduct a vote The class voted by a show of hands. They encouraged everyone to vote in the presidential election. She always votes Republican/Democratic. The committee voted on the proposal. The committee voted against the proposal. The committee voted for the proposal. = The committee voted in favor of the proposal. The Senate voted 51 to 100 to pass the bill. Some representatives voted with the opposing party. The jury voted for acquittal. Who votes for going out to dinner tonight? [=who wants to go out to dinner tonight?] 2 a : to vote in a way that helps one financially "… What happens if you vote with your wallet this election year? We'll look at how the numbers in the leading candidate's tax plans add up for you and the nation. …" Gayle King "… The economy was doing well and people often vote with their pocketbooks. …" Tara Setmayer b : to express an opinion If our customers don't like our products, they will vote with their wallets/pocketbooks. [=they will not buy our products] "Consumers vote with their dollars and corporations listen," [Bettina] Siegel tells Newsweek … Elijah Wolfson When the restaurant changed its menu, many former customers voted with their feet.[=expressed their disapproval or dissatisfaction by leaving] transitive verb 1 : to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize (someone or something) by vote He was voted out of office. Legislators voted the bill into law. The contestant was voted off the show. It was voted that residents will have to pay a trash collection fee. The issue was finally settled by a joint resolution … voting appropriations for the damages … Gerald P. Fogarty The proposal was voted down. She was voted in (as vice president) last year. She was voted out (of office) last year. They were voted on/onto the committee. The proposal was voted through. [=the proposal was passed] 2 a : to adjudge (something) by general agreement : declare Everyone voted that it was the best tea this year. André Bieler b : to offer (something) as a suggestion : propose I vote we all go home. 3 a : to cause (someone) to vote in a given way b : to cause (something, such as a proxy vote) to be cast for or against a proposal 4 : to vote in accordance with or in the interest of vote your conscience People tend to vote their pocketbooks/wallets. vote 2 of 2 noun plural votes 1 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 An Oregon City Schools operations levy appeared poised for defeat with 2,119 votes against and 1,630 votes in favor. Kate Snyder b : the total number of such expressions of opinion made known at a single time (as at an election) —usually used with the tallying the voteThe candidate won only 10 percent of the vote. c : an expression of opinion or preference that resembles a vote a vote of support/thanks d : ballot sense 1 counting the votes People waited in line to cast their votes. 2 : the collective opinion or verdict of a body of persons expressed by voting : the result of a vote The vote was in his favor. She won by a vote of 206 to 57. 3 : the right to cast a vote specifically : the right of suffrage : franchise —usually used with the In 1920, American women won the vote. 4 a : the act or process of voting Let's take a vote. brought the question to a vote The issue never came to a vote. The referendum will be put to a vote. b : a method of voting The amendment was passed by a voice vote. 5 : a formal expression of a wish, will, or choice voted by a meeting The congressional votes in January authorizing U.S. military action before the ground war began have probably set a precedent …, according to [Les] Aspin. Don Oberdorfer 6 a : voter the undecided votes b : a group of voters with some common and identifying characteristics the labor vote made appeals to the youth/independent vote c : the whole group of people in an area who have the right to vote Volunteers for her campaign helped get out the vote [=persuade people to go vote] on Election Day. 7 chiefly British a : a proposition to be voted on especially : a legislative money item b : appropriation … prisons had to be equipped and staff paid out of the annual votes for the naval services. Olive Anderson see also casting vote, vote of no confidence Synonyms Verb advance bounce offer pose proffer propose propound suggest Noun ballot enfranchisement franchise suffrage See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Citizens will vote today for their new governor. Did you vote in the last election? The committee hasn't yet voted on the matter. Congress voted 121 to 16 to pass the bill. He voted against the proposal. They voted the referendum into law. Senators voted themselves a pay raise despite the budget shortfall. We have to decide what to do about dinner. I vote that we get a pizza. Noun They are counting the votes now. There are 20 votes in favor and 12 against. He got 56 percent of the votes. She's campaigning hard to raise money and win votes. People waited in line to cast their votes. I cast my vote for the Republican candidate. The vote was in her favor. She won by a vote of 206 to 57. In 1920, American women won the vote. The candidate won only 10 percent of the vote. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb On at least one occasion, Mr. Landrieu was the sole legislator to vote against the governor’s segregation measures. Emily Langer, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 On at least one occasion, Mr. Landrieu was the sole legislator to vote against the governor. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 McDonald’s has encouraged franchisees around the country to email California lawmakers urging them to vote against the bill, according to a message viewed by The Wall Street Journal. Heather Haddon And Christine Mai-duc, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 And then a former parliamentary -- an MP, Ilya Ponomarev is his name, the only Russian to vote against annexation of Crimea back in 2014, sitting in Kyiv, published their manifesto. NBC News, 28 Aug. 2022 Supervisor Andrew Do, the only member of the board to vote against the deal, said that an agreement could be premature. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 Robin Nelson, one of two board members to vote against dropping the pledge, said no one complained after the panel started reciting the patriotic vow. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2022 Republican candidate for governor Christine Drazan was House minority leader at the time and played a key role in uniting her caucus to vote against Nearman. oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022 For the past several election cycles, nothing has united Democratic voters more than the chance to vote against him. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2022 Noun Share your thoughts in the comments of this story and vote in our Twitter poll. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 But both Patrick and Brown James, who was African American vote director for Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, said donors are finally acknowledging that a new generation of Black leadership has emerged within both parties. Tim Craig, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 The California governor’s Conservation Department and the Ventura County Board of Supervisors are collaborating to ignore the vote of county citizens to reject ballot measures designed to kill the local oil industry. WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The Free Press emailed Boutros on Monday for comment on the workers’ vote to unionize last week. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 Karen Mueller pulled in a quarter of the Republican vote in finishing third. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 The chamber is currently divided 50-50 between the parties, with Democrats in control because of Vice President Kamala Harris' tie-breaking vote. Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 Schumer then stood and left his office; walking toward the Senate floor, preparing for the next vote. Grace Segers, The New Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Texas Monthly labeled True Texas the best barbecue chain in the state in 2019, and the Food Shack seconds the vote. Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English (Scots), from Latin votum vow, wish — more at vow First Known Use Verb 1549, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing vote by a vote of get out the vote re-vote vote-a-rama vote along party lines voice vote vote one's conscience vote of confidence vote of no confidence casting vote the vote straw vote vote of nonconfidence vote with their pocketbooks vote with their wallets/pocketbooks vote their pocketbooks/wallets vote with your wallet vote with their dollars See More by a vote of get out the vote re-vote vote-a-rama vote along party lines voice vote vote one's conscience vote of confidence vote of no confidence casting vote the vote straw vote vote of nonconfidence vote with their pocketbooks vote with their wallets/pocketbooks vote their pocketbooks/wallets vote with your wallet vote with their dollars See More Kids Definition vote 1 of 2 noun ˈvōt 1 : a formal expression of opinion or choice (as by ballot in an election) 2 : the decision reached by voting The vote is in favor of the amendment. 3 : the right to vote In 1920, American women won the vote. 4 : the act or process of voting The question came to a vote. 5 : a group of voters with some common interest or quality the farm vote vote 2 of 2 verb voted; voting 1 : to express a wish or choice by a vote We voted by raising our hands. 2 : to elect, decide, pass, defeat, grant, or make legal by a vote The group voted down the proposal. 3 : to declare by general agreement She was voted student of the month. 4 : to offer as a suggestion I vote we go home. Legal Definition vote 1 of 2 noun 1 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 votes made known at a single time got half the vote 2 : the collective opinion or preference of a body of persons expressed by voting 3 : the right to cast a vote specifically : the right of suffrage 4 a : the act or process of voting brought the question to a vote b : a method of voting vote 2 of 2 verb voted; voting intransitive verb a : to cast or conduct a vote vote for acquittal b : to exercise a political franchise encourage people to vote transitive verb 1 : to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize by vote vote an appropriation 2 : to cast votes on a corporate matter on the basis of voted their shares against the proposed merger History and Etymology for vote Noun Latin votum vow, hope, wish devotes verb present tense third-person singular of devote 1 as in dedicates to keep or intend for a special purpose I conscientiously devote several hours every weekend to playing with my dog Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dedicates saves allocates consecrates earmarks reserves sets apart sets by uses entrusts sets aside blesses gives up (to) sanctifies consigns employs hallows confides applies commits bestows intrusts Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignores neglects misapplies misuses 2 as in applies to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention planning a diplomatic career, she's been intensely devoting herself to the study of foreign languages in college Synonyms & Similar Words applies gives spends commits addresses buckles bends works turns a hand gets cracking involves engages turns one's hand busies gets one's act together exerts gets with it reapplies readdresses stresses taxes exhausts concerns knuckles down wears out troubles hustles pitches in carries on plows grinds plods sets (to) settles (down) puts out strains humps plunges (in) pegs (away) plugs (away) Antonyms & Near Antonyms plays dawdles dallies idles trifles fools around putters (around) monkeys (around) fiddles (around) messes around potters (around) dillydallies See More
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