VOTE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the opinion of a group as determined by voting
    Usage Example(s)
    • they put the question to a vote
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a choice that is made by voting
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US constitution
    • guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • American women got the vote in 1920
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the total number of votes cast
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • they are hoping for a large vote
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • a body of voters who have the same interests
    Usage Example(s)
    • he failed to get the Black vote
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

VOTE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • express one’’s preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution
    • cast a vote
    Usage Example(s)
    • He voted for the motion
    • None of the Democrats voted last night
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • bring into existence or make available by vote
    Usage Example(s)
    • They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • express a choice or opinion
    Usage Example(s)
    • I vote that we all go home
    • She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • express one’’s choice or preference by vote
    Usage Example(s)
    • vote the Democratic ticket
    Hypernyms(s) vote is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • be guided by in voting
    Usage Example(s)
    • vote one’’s conscience