verb

vote

Translation

to vote

Did you vote in the election?

They voted to approve the new law.

I vote we go to the beach.

to vote ((for/against sb./sth.)) People vote for their favourite candidate.

to vote ((in an election)) I always vote in the general election.

to vote ((to-inf)) The committee will vote to accept the proposal.

Synonyms: elect, choose, cast a ballot.

From Latin 'votum', meaning 'a vow, wish'.

Think of using your 'voice' to make a choice, which sounds similar to 'vote'.