vote
Nouns
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(n) a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
- there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
- they allowed just one vote per person
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(n) the opinion of a group as determined by voting
- they put the question to a vote
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(n) 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
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(n) a body of voters who have the same interests
- he failed to get the Black vote
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(n) the total number of voters who participated
- they are expecting a large vote
Verbs
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(v) 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
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(v) express one's choice or preference by vote
- vote the Democratic ticket
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(v) express a choice or opinion
- I vote that we all go home
- She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant
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(v) be guided by in voting
- vote one's conscience
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(v) bring into existence or make available by vote
- They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia