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VOTES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Votes.

Votes - as a noun

A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

Example: "There were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ballotballotingvoting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choiceoptionpickselection
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The opinion of a group as determined by voting

Example: "They put the question to a vote"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group action
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the us constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment

Example: "American women got the vote in 1920"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
right to votesuffrage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enfranchisementfranchise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A body of voters who have the same interests

Example: "He failed to get the black vote"

The total number of voters who participated

Example: "They are expecting a large vote"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
voter turnout

Votes - as a verb

Express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

Example: "He voted for the motion"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choosepick outselecttake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express one's choice or preference by vote

Example: "Vote the democratic ticket"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expressstate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express a choice or opinion

Example: "I vote that we all go home"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expressstate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be guided by in voting

Example: "Vote one's conscience"

Bring into existence or make available by vote

Example: "They voted aid for the underdeveloped countries in asia"

Example Sentences

"She received the majority of votes in the election."
"The candidate won by a narrow margin of votes."
"The votes have been counted and the results will be announced soon."
"The votes of the board members will determine the final outcome."
"She won the popular vote but failed to secure enough electoral votes."
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Word Game Points

Is VOTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, votes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VOTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is VOTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, votes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VOTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is VOTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, votes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VOTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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