Synonyms for vote

Synonyms for (noun) vote

Synonyms: vote

Definition: the opinion of a group as determined by voting

Usage: they put the question to a vote

Similar words: group action

Definition: action taken by a group of people


Synonyms: ballot, balloting, vote, voting

Definition: a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

Usage: there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion; they allowed just one vote per person

Similar words: selection, option, pick, choice

Definition: the act of choosing or selecting

Usage: your choice of colors was unfortunate; you can take your pick


Synonyms: right to vote, suffrage, vote

Definition: a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

Usage: American women got the vote in 1920

Similar words: enfranchisement, franchise

Definition: a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote)


Synonyms: vote, voter turnout

Definition: the total number of voters who participated

Usage: they are expecting a large vote

Similar words: numerical quantity

Definition: a quantity expressed as a number


Synonyms: vote

Definition: a body of voters who have the same interests

Usage: he failed to get the Black vote

Similar words: body

Definition: a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity

Usage: the whole body filed out of the auditorium; the student body; administrative body


Synonyms for (verb) vote

Synonyms: vote

Definition: express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

Usage: He voted for the motion; None of the Democrats voted last night

Similar words: select, choose, take, pick out

Definition: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

Usage: Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter; She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her


Synonyms: vote

Definition: bring into existence or make available by vote

Usage: They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia

Similar words: vote

Definition: express a choice or opinion

Usage: I vote that we all go home; She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant


Synonyms: vote

Definition: express a choice or opinion

Usage: I vote that we all go home; She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant

Similar words: state, express

Definition: indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

Usage: Can you express this distance in kilometers?


Synonyms: vote

Definition: express one's choice or preference by vote

Usage: vote the Democratic ticket

Similar words: state, express

Definition: indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

Usage: Can you express this distance in kilometers?


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