vote

CEFRB1

/vəʊt/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A choice made by marking a paper or using a system.

  2. 02

    verb

    To choose someone or something in an election or decision.

Examples

  • How did you vote at the last election?

  • Now you've come of age, you have the right to vote.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /(ʋ)oːʈ/
  • /voʊt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An act or instance of participating in such a choice, e.g., by submitting a ballot.

  2. An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.

  3. A formalized choice on legally relevant measures such as employment or appointment to office or a proceeding about a legal dispute.

More examples

In context

  • Each man must cast a vote.

  • Parliament will hold a vote of confidence regarding the minister.

  • The city council decided the matter should go to public vote.

Quick test

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Citizens will go to the polls to blank for their preferred candidate.

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Origin

noun

From Latin vōtum, a form of voveō (“to vow”) (cognate with Ancient Greek εὔχομαι (eúkhomai, “to vow”)), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁wegʷʰ- (“to promise, to vow”). Doublet of vow.