vote

[voht] / voʊt /

NOUN

decision or right to decide representation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ballot choice majority poll referendum tally

STRONG

franchise nay plebiscite suffrage ticket will wish yea

WEAK

aye secret ballot show of hands yes or no

VERB

decide on representation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose declare determine elect enact establish grant propose recommend return

STRONG

ballot confer effect enfranchise judge opt pronounce second suggest

WEAK

cast ballot cast vote go to the polls put in office

Antonyms

STRONGEST

condemn deny refuse veto

WEAK

abstain

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“Make your plan to vote for people that align with your values and care about equality.”

From Salon

The New York State Gaming Commission is now expected to vote on final licensure by Dec. 31.

From Barron's

After that, the judges within that federal district vote to name a temporary U.S. attorney until someone can be confirmed to the post.

From The Wall Street Journal

Caesars’ proposal was voted down by a community advisory committee in September, while MGM withdrew its application in October.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unite said the Job&Talent recruitment agency workers had voted in favour of strike action "over bullying, harassment and the threat of blacklisting at the council's refuse department two weeks ago".

From BBC

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