vote for (someone or something)
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1. To cast a ballot in support of a political candidate or proposition. I voted against raising taxes, but apparently the majority of people thought it was a good idea and voted for it. After that scandal, few people voted for the senator for reelection.
2. To express one's preference or desire for something. I thought going camping would be a great vacation idea, but the kids all voted for a trip to their grandparents' house in Florida instead. A: "What would everyone like for dinner?" B: "I vote for pizza!"
See also: vote
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vote for someone or something
to cast a ballot in favor of someone or something. Did you vote for Alice? I plan to vote for the tax freeze. Of course, I voted for myself! Wouldn't you?
See also: vote
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.