a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of individuals.

the means by which such expression is made, as a ballot, ticket, etc.

the right to such expression

to give women the vote.

the decision reached by voting, as by a majority of ballots cast

The vote was for the resolution.

a collective expression of will as inferred from a number of votes

the labor vote.

an expression, as of some judgment

a vote of confidence.

to express or signify will or choice in a matter, as by casting a ballot

to vote for president.

to enact, establish, or determine by vote

to vote a proposed bill into law.

to support by one's vote

to vote the Republican ticket.

to advocate by or as by one's vote

to vote that the report be accepted.

to declare or decide by general consent

They voted the trip a success.

to encourage or cause to vote, esp. in a particular way.

verb

abstain

noun

aye * , ballot , choice , franchise , majority , nay * , plebiscite , poll , referendum , secret ballot , show of hands , suffrage , tally , ticket , will , wish , yea * , yes or no , say , voting

verb

ballot , cast ballot , cast vote , choose , confer , declare , determine , effect , elect , enact , enfranchise , establish , go to the polls , grant , judge , opt , pronounce , propose , put in office , recommend , return , second , suggest , (colloq.) declare , choice , decide , election , franchise , majority , plebiscite , poll , referendum , say , solicit , suffrage , ticket , voice , wish