Vote: meaning, definitions and examples

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vote

 

[ vษ™สŠt ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in an election

To express a formal indication of choice, especially by a formal vote.

Synonyms

ballot, cast a ballot, choose, elect

Examples of usage

  • The citizens will vote for their new president next week.
  • Please remember to vote in the upcoming election.
Context #2 | Noun

in an election

A formal indication of choice, opinion, or will on a question, person, or group, especially one expressed by a ballot.

Synonyms

ballot, election, poll, referendum

Examples of usage

  • The candidate won the most votes in the election.
  • The vote was split between the two options.

Translations

Translations of the word "vote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น voto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stimme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚os

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•็ฅจ (ใจใ†ใฒใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌํ‘œ (tupyo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตูˆูŠุช (tasweet)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlas

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlas

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ•็ฅจ (tรณupiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ atkvรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voto

Etymology

The word 'vote' originated from the Latin word 'votum', meaning a vow or solemn promise. In ancient Rome, voting was a formal expression of one's will or choice in public affairs. Over time, the concept of voting evolved into a fundamental democratic practice, allowing individuals to participate in decision-making processes. Today, voting is a cornerstone of democratic societies, enabling citizens to elect representatives, express their opinions, and shape the future of their communities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,266, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.