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vote
- pronunciation:
- vot
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an formal expression of preference in an election or decision.
- antonyms:
- abstention
- similar words:
- poll
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| definition 2: |
the way in which such a preference is communicated.
a vote by raised hands- similar words:
- ballot
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| definition 3: |
the right to vote; suffrage.
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| definition 4: |
the results of an election.
- similar words:
- ballot
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| definition 5: |
a particular group considered distinct by virtue of how they are likely to vote.
the corporate vote |
| related words: |
choice |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
voted, votes, voting |
| definition: |
to express a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote.
- antonyms:
- abstain
- similar words:
- ballot, poll
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| related words: |
choose, elect |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to elect, enact, or determine by having a vote.
- similar words:
- elect
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| definition 2: |
to declare or establish by popular consent.
We voted her our favorite teacher. |
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