Synonyms for

Vote

Verb / vəʊt / Another word for vote — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

righttovote voterturnout ballot balloting suffrage voting ballot choose decide elect pick select support endorse approve agree consent ratify sanction authorize accredit confirm accept acknowledge recognize.

Synonyms by register

Formal

elect poll ballot register

Informal

pick choose opt say

Literary

cast a voice lend a voice

Antonyms

abstain refuse reject disapprove veto

Common collocations

  • vote for
  • vote against
  • vote yes
  • vote no
  • cast a vote
  • vote in an election
  • vote on a proposal
  • vote count

Word family

noun vote
verb vote
adjective votable

Usage note

While 'vote' can be used informally, it is most commonly associated with formal processes like elections. Be mindful of the context when choosing synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. 1. You should always vote for what you believe in.
  2. 2. I am not old enough to vote yet, but I will be soon.
  3. 3. It is important to vote in every election.
  4. 4. I hope my candidate wins the vote.
  5. 5. The vote was tied, so they had to do a re-vote.

Quotes

  • 1. "The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men." - Lyndon B. Johnson
  • 2. "The vote is a trust more delicate than any other, for it involves not just the interests of the voter, but also the interests of others." - John F. Kennedy
  • 3. "A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user." - Theodore Roosevelt

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