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Vote

UK /["/vəʊt/"]/US /["/vəʊt/"]/

Definition

a formal choice that you make in an election or at a meeting in order to choose somebody or decide something

In simple words: To choose one option in an election or decision.

Examples

  • It's important to vote in local elections to make your voice heard.
  • Many people believe that their vote can change the outcome of the election.
  • The vote on the new policy was very close, but it passed nonetheless.
  • She decided to vote by mail instead of going to the polling station.
  • The committee held a vote to decide on the final project proposal.

Usage notes

Use 'vote' in discussions about elections, polls, or decisions. Avoid using it in very casual contexts unless referring to informal votes, like in a classroom.

Grammar pattern

vote + object

Memory hint

Think of 'vote' as a choice; you 'cast a boat' to your preferred option.

Collocations

  • electoral
  • majority
  • huge
  • have
  • hold
  • put something to the
  • go to somebody/​something
  • fall
  • increase
  • by vote
  • vote against
  • vote for
  • change your vote
  • force a vote (on something)
  • a vote of confidence
  • electoral
  • majority
  • huge
  • have
  • hold
  • put something to the
  • go to somebody/​something
  • fall
  • increase
  • by vote
  • vote against
  • vote for
  • change your vote
  • force a vote (on something)
  • a vote of confidence
  • have
  • get
  • give somebody
  • electoral
  • majority
  • huge
  • have
  • hold
  • put something to the
  • go to somebody/​something
  • fall
  • increase
  • by vote
  • vote against
  • vote for
  • change your vote
  • force a vote (on something)
  • a vote of confidence
  • electoral
  • majority
  • huge
  • have
  • hold
  • put something to the
  • go to somebody/​something
  • fall
  • increase
  • by vote
  • vote against
  • vote for
  • change your vote
  • force a vote (on something)
  • a vote of confidence

Synonyms

  • cast
  • elect
  • poll
  • select
  • referendum

Antonyms

  • abstain
  • ignore

Common mistakes

  • 'Vote for' confusion with 'vote against' (the opposite).
  • Using 'voted' instead of 'vote' when talking about the action in the present.
  • Confusing 'vote' as a noun and verb without context.