voice



*voice (in something)

 and *say (in something)
Fig. a part in making a decision. (*Typically: get ~; have ~;give someone ~.) I'd like to have a voice in choosing the carpet. John wanted to have a say in the issue also. He says he seldom gets a say.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Fernandofer-NAHN-do (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
'Ira'-Biblical Hebrew
Shiv-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi
Aylwin['eilwin]
Dewey['dju:i]
Livianalee-VYAH-nah (Italian)Italian, Ancient Roman