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(noun) the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote" |
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Related Words: election, group action, plebiscite, referendum |
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(noun) a choice that is made by voting; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion" |
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Synonyms: ballot, balloting, voting |
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Related Words: casting vote, choice, multiple voting, pick, secret ballot, selection, split ticket, straight ticket, veto |
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(verb) 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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Related Words: ballot, choose, outvote, pick out, poll, select, take |
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(verb) bring into existence or make available by vote; "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia" |
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Related Words: vote |
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(verb) express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant" |
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Related Words: express, state, vote |
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(verb) express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket" |
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Related Words: express, state |
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(verb) be guided by in voting; "vote one's conscience" |
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(noun) the total number of votes cast; "they are hoping for a large vote" |
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Synonyms: voter turnout |
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Related Words: numerical quantity |
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(noun) a body of voters who have the same interests; "he failed to get the Black vote" |
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Related Words: body |
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(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" |
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Synonyms: right to vote, suffrage |
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Related Words: franchise |
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