vote
word
/ˈvoʊt/
voht
/vˈəʊt/
voht
Definition
To choose a person, plan, or idea in an election or group decision by showing your preference. As a noun, it can also mean the act of choosing or the choice itself.
Usage & Nuances
Common as both a verb and a noun: 'vote for' a person or idea, 'vote against' something, 'cast a vote'. In everyday English, it is also used for small group choices, not only political elections. Don't confuse it with 'elect': people vote, and the winner is elected.
Spanish: voto - votarPortuguese (BR): voto - votarPortuguese (PT): voto - votarChinese (Simplified): 投票 - 选票Chinese (Traditional): 投票 - 選票Hindi: वोट - मतदान करनाArabic: تصويت - صوتBengali: ভোটRussian: голосовать - голосJapanese: 投票Vietnamese: bỏ phiếu - phiếu bầuKorean: 투표Turkish: oy kullanmak - oyUrdu: ووٹ دینا - ووٹIndonesian: memilih - suara (dalam pemilihan)
Example Sentences
I voted for Maria in the school election.
basic
Each student gets one vote.
basic
Let's vote and stop arguing about where to eat.
natural
We will vote on the new class rules tomorrow.
basic
The final vote was much closer than anyone expected.
natural
If you don't like the plan, vote against it.
natural