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How to pronounce vote
Say it like this: /voʊt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does vote mean?
nounA formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.
“The city council decided the matter should go to public vote.”
An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.
“The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.”
An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
verbTo cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.
“The directors voted on the question of whether to increase the R&D spending.”
To choose or grant (some objective) by means of a vote, or by general consent.
“The meal was voted a great success.”
To exercise one's voting right upon (a ballot or a share of stock).
“vote your ballot”
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