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votes Meaning & Definition

/vəʊts/

What Does Votes Mean?

Votes is a noun that means plural of vote. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of vote. As a verb, it means To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election.

Votes Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of vote

Votes as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of vote

Noun

  1. A formalized choice on matters of administration or other democratic activities

    One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords.

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

    The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.

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

Verb

  1. To cast a vote; to assert a formalized choice in an election

    Did you vote last month?

  2. To choose or grant by means of a vote, or by general consent

    The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.

Synonyms of Votes

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Votes in a Sentence

One occasion indicative votes were used was in 2003 when MPs were presented with seven different options on how to reform the House of Lords.

The Supreme Court upheld the principle of one person, one vote.

Did you vote last month?

The depository may vote shares on behalf of investors who have not submitted instruction to the bank.

Word Forms & Grammar

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