Meaning & Definition of Vote in English

1. 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"

• "They allowed just one vote per person"

2. The opinion of a group as determined by voting

• "They put the question to a vote"

3. 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"

4. A body of voters who have the same interests

• "He failed to get the black vote"

5. The total number of voters who participated

• "They are expecting a large vote"

1. 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"

2. Express one's choice or preference by vote

• "Vote the democratic ticket"

3. Express a choice or opinion

• "I vote that we all go home"

• "She voted for going to the chinese restaurant"

4. Be guided by in voting

• "Vote one's conscience"

5. Bring into existence or make available by vote

• "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in asia"