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Vote

/vəʊt/

A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities

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📖 Definitions of "Vote"

noun

1
A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities
"One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords."
2
An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot
"The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote."
3
An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer

verb

1
To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election
"Did you vote last month?"
2
To choose or grant by means of a vote, or by general consent
"The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank."

🔄 Synonyms of "Vote"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
suffragenoun	(uncountable) The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision, especially in a democratic election.
ballotingnoun	A vote or decision made by ballot.
ballotnoun	The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
votingnoun	The act or process of choosing someone or something in an election.
voter turnout	In political science, voter turnout is the participation rate (often defined as those who cast a ballot) of a given election.
right to votenoun	a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the us constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Vote"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
ballotingnoun	A vote or decision made by ballot.
ballotnoun	The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
suffragenoun	(uncountable) The right or chance to vote, express an opinion, or participate in a decision, especially in a democratic election.
right to votenoun	a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the us constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
voter turnout	In political science, voter turnout is the participation rate (often defined as those who cast a ballot) of a given election.
pollingnoun	(politics, uncountable) the process of voting in an election.
voternoun	Someone who votes.
plebiscitenoun	(law, politics) A direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy.
pollsnoun	(politics, government) A place where votes are cast in elections.
referendumnoun	(politics) A direct popular vote on a proposed law or constitutional amendment.
electoral	Of, or relating to elections.
electionnoun	A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
electornoun	(politics) A person eligible to vote in an election; a member of an electorate, a voter.
franchisenoun	The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area.
majoritynoun	More than half (50%) of some group.
pollnoun	A survey of people, usually statistically analyzed to gauge wider public opinion.
plenarynoun	Fully attended by a plenum; for everyone's attendance.
loannoun	(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
electoratenoun	The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote.
consultationnoun	An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.