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   canvass

   /ˈkanvəs/

   verb

   • 1. solicit votes from (electors or members): "in each ward, two workers canvassed some 2,000 voters" Similar campaignelectioneersolicit votesdrum up supportstumpinformal:doorstepbe a ward heeler
   • ▪ try to obtain (support): "they're canvassing support among shareholders" Similar seektry to obtaingo aftermake a pitch for
   • ▪ question (someone) in order to ascertain their opinion: "they promised to canvass all member clubs for their views" Similar pollquestionasksurveyinterviewsound outascertain the opinions of
   • 2. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion: "early retirement was canvassed as a solution to the problem of unemployment" Similar proposesuggestsubmitofferairdiscussdebateconsider
   • ▪ discuss thoroughly: "the issues that were canvassed are still unresolved" Similar proposesuggestsubmitofferairdiscussdebateconsider

   noun

   • 1. an act of canvassing: "a house-to-house canvass"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘toss in a canvas sheet’ (as a sport or punishment)): from canvas. Later extended senses include ‘criticize, discuss’ (mid 16th century) and ‘propose for discussion’; hence ‘seek support for’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCANVASS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CANVASS definition: 1. to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area: 2…. Learn more.

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   How to use canvass in a sentence. to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments… See the full definition

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   Canvass definition: to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.. See examples of CANVASS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › canvassCANVASS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to suggest an idea or plan to be considered: Wind and wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. canvass. noun [ C ]

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCANVASS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   canvass. (kænvəs ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense canvasses , present participle canvassing , past tense, past participle canvassed. 1. verb. If you canvass for a particular person or political party, you go around an area trying to persuade people to vote for that person or party.

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   A canvass is a poll, usually a political one. Around elections, political parties often canvass particular neighborhoods, looking for votes and trying to measure the pulse of the people.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › canvassCanvass - definition of canvass by The Free Dictionary

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   Define canvass. canvass synonyms, canvass pronunciation, canvass translation, English dictionary definition of canvass. to discuss thoroughly; solicit votes; seek opinions; poll: canvass the neighborhood Not to be confused with: canvas – heavy fabric used for making sails; a...