past form and past participle
Made a choice for a person or political party in an election.
I voted for the independent candidate.
Several residents have voted for the new mayor.
American English
How to pronounce voted
verbB1Very common word
VOHddihd
/ˈvoʊ.ɾɪd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of vote
Voted is used as both the past form and the past participle of vote.
Made a choice for a person or political party in an election.
What to listen for
In American English, the middle sound in “voted” is often a quick tap: /ˈvoʊ.ɾɪd̚/.
Meanings & examples
past form and past participle
Made a formal choice about a question or proposal.
The committee voted on the new rule.
The board has voted to approve the plan.
Useful expressions
to vote, especially in a formal election
You can cast your vote before Friday.
the legal right to take part in elections
The law gave women the right to vote.
a formal vote showing that people no longer support a leader or government
The minister lost a vote of no confidence.
Related words & forms
In voting, the final e is removed: vote → voting.