Antonyms for vote


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : voht
Phonetic Transcription : voÊŠt


Definition of vote

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Latin votum "a vow, wish, promise, dedication," noun use of neuter of votus, past participle of vovere "to promise, dedicate" (see vow).
  • noun decision or right to decide representation
  • verb decide on representation
Example sentences :
  • A vote was taken on the question of exile, and the black pebbles predominated.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The ministry escaped censure when the vote was taken by a bare majority.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Members that never attended were drummed up to vote against the bill.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • It came to a vote, and it was stricken out, two to one in the vote.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • It should have come when the right to vote was granted to women in the Church.
  • Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)
  • I never give my vote without my interest, nor my interest without my vote.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • My vote, interest, and influence, have consequently been all in his favour.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • And pray, had I the honour of your vote in the last election!
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • I am not wanted at any public office, or to give any vote anywhere else.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • In the meantime I vote that we do not trouble ourselves about him.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman

Synonyms for vote

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