/vəʊt/

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Meaning

To choose a person or a plan in an election, by marking a paper or raising your hand.

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Word origin

From Latin votum, meaning a wish or a promise made to a god, later a choice made by the people.

Origin
Latin
Root
votum

Grammar

Verb typeregular (vote, votes, voted)

Examples

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"Vote" means they choose who should lead the country.

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"Vote for" is followed by the thing or person you choose.

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"Vote" is also a noun, meaning the choice one person makes.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 11: vote, base, taste and 7 more words.