Pronunciation: /voʊt/
noun a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action, expressed typically through a ballot or a show of hands
A1 I will cast my vote in the school election.
A2 She received the most votes in the class president election.
B1 Citizens have the right to vote in the upcoming election.
B2 The candidate won the majority of votes in the local election.
C1 The controversial bill passed by a narrow margin in the final vote.
C2 The senator's vote was crucial in deciding the outcome of the legislation.
verb to express a formal indication of a choice or opinion
A1 I vote for pizza for dinner.
A2 She votes for her favorite contestant on the singing competition.
B1 Citizens will vote in the upcoming election.
B2 The committee will vote on the new proposal next week.
C1 The board members voted unanimously to approve the budget.
C2 The shareholders will vote on the merger at the annual meeting.
formal Citizens have the right to vote in the upcoming election.
informal Hey, don't forget to vote in the school council elections!
slang Let's all go out and cast our vote for the best candidate!
figurative Every purchase you make is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in.
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