Synonyms of vote

vote 1 of 2

noun

1

as in suffrage

the right to formally express one's position or will in an election

in the United States, women were granted the vote by the 19th Amendment in 1920

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suffrage
• ballot
• franchise
• enfranchisement
• say
• voice
• say-so

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disenfranchisement

2

as in ballot

a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election

dropped her vote into the ballot box

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ballot
• referendum
• aye
• ticket
• yea
• nay
• no
• secret ballot
• absentee ballot
• write-in
• short ballot
• non placet
• Australian ballot
• blackball

3

as in say

the right to express a wish, choice, or opinion

he argued for a vote in the matter, since he was going to be affected by the final decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• share
• voice
• role
• opinion
• part
• say-so
• ballot
• suffrage
• belief
• franchise
• conviction
• enfranchisement
• sentiment
• view
• judgment

vote

2 of 2

verb

ˈvōt 

as in to propose

to set before the mind for consideration

I vote we quit working and go out for lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• propose
• suggest
• pose
• offer
• recommend
• put forward
• nominate
• present
• put forth
• submit
• bounce
• advance
• propound
• proffer
• file
• move
• plan
• trot out
• tender
• shape
• map
• plot
• chart
• lodge
• arrange
• lay
• calculate
• contrive
• frame
• cover

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vote

Noun

Regardless of the lack of online votes — and only eight couples — there were more than double the number of votes from last year’s premiere. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

The action was swift and without a formal vote, and now leaves it to the Justice Department to decide whether to seek criminal prosecution. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

After three hours of deliberations, the council voted to put off a decision on the conditional use permit and design review application. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

Wyandotte County residents can vote on their favorite student art installations during this weekend’s Third Friday Art Walk. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026