noun

vote

voht

noun

A formal choice made as part of an election or decision, usually by ballot.

"Every citizen over eighteen has the right to a vote."

"The final vote came down to a narrow margin."

verb

To formally express a choice, typically in an election or on a proposal.

"She voted for the first time in the local elections."

"The committee will vote on the new budget tomorrow."

How to Use Vote

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo make a formal choice, usually by ballot — or the choice itself.

Common pairings

cast a vote vote for/against popular vote vote of confidence

Word Forms

voted past tense, votes plural, vote plural, voted plural, Votes plural, votes singular, vote singular, voted singular, votest singular, votedst singular, voteth singular

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Etymology

From Latin votum, "a vow" — from voveo, "to vow." It's a doublet of the word vow.

Rhymes for vote

note rote dote tote quote remote coyote capote peyote devote denote promote

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