what does vote mean?
VOTE as NOUN
- 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
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- Meaning
- a choice that is made by voting
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- 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
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- Meaning
- a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US constitution
- guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
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- 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
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- Meaning
- the total number of votes cast
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- 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
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- 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
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VOTE as VERB
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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