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vote
A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
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noun
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”
noun
The opinion of a group as determined by voting
“They put the question to a vote”
noun
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”
noun
A body of voters who have the same interests
“He failed to get the Black vote”
noun
The total number of voters who participated
“They are expecting a large vote”
verb
Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
“He voted for the motion”
verb
Express one's choice or preference by vote
“Vote the Democratic ticket”
verb
Express a choice or opinion
“I vote that we all go home”
verb
Be guided by in voting
“Vote one's conscience”
verb
Bring into existence or make available by vote
“They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia”
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There were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
They allowed just one vote per person
They put the question to a vote
American women got the vote in 1920
He failed to get the Black vote
They are expecting a large vote
He voted for the motion
None of the Democrats voted last night
Vote the Democratic ticket
I vote that we all go home
She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant
Vote one's conscience
They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia
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