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votes
noun(vote)
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
Synonyms: right to vote, suffrage,
Examples:
American women got the vote in 1920.
votes
noun(vote)
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
Synonyms: ballot, balloting, voting,
Examples:
There were only 17 votes in favor of the motion.
They allowed just one vote per person.
votes
noun(vote)
the total number of voters who participated
Synonyms: voter turnout,
Examples:
They are expecting a large vote.
votes
noun(vote)
a body of voters who have the same interests
Examples:
He failed to get the Black vote.
votes
verb(vote)
bring into existence or make available by vote
Examples:
They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in Asia.
votes
verb(vote)
express a choice or opinion
Examples:
I vote that we all go home.
She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant.
votes
verb(vote)
express one's choice or preference by vote
Examples:
Vote the Democratic ticket.
votes
verb(vote)
express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
Examples:
He voted for the motion.
None of the Democrats voted last night.
votes
noun(vote)
the opinion of a group as determined by voting
Examples:
They put the question to a vote.

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