Vote for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈvoʊt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

VOHT for, VOHT fer, VOHT fur

UK

vˈəʊt/ /fˈɔː

VOHT for

Definition

To choose a person or proposal in an election or decision by officially selecting them, usually by marking a ballot or raising a hand.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for elections and decisions in groups. Use 'vote for' + person or option: 'vote for a candidate', 'vote for the proposal'. Do not confuse with 'vote against' (opposite meaning). Often heard in formal and informal contexts. Prepositions differ: 'vote for' (someone/something), not 'vote on' or 'vote to'.

• Spanish: votar por - votar a favor de
• Portuguese (BR): votar em - votar a favor de
• Portuguese (PT): votar em - votar a favor de
• Chinese (Simplified): 投票支持 - 投票给
• Chinese (Traditional): 投票支持 - 投票給
• Hindi: के लिए वोट देना
• Arabic: يُصوّت لـ
• Bengali: ভোট দিন (জন্য) - ভোট করা (জন্য)
• Russian: проголосовать за
• Japanese: ～に投票する
• Vietnamese: bỏ phiếu cho
• Korean: ~에 투표하다
• Turkish: -e oy vermek
• Urdu: کے حق میں ووٹ دینا
• Indonesian: memilih (untuk)

Example Sentences

I will vote for my favorite candidate.

basic

Did you vote for the new president?

basic

We need to vote for the best solution.

basic

Who did you actually vote for in the end?

natural

I can't decide who to vote for; they both have good ideas.

natural

If you want change, you have to vote for it.

natural