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Definition canvass in American English

canvass verb

verb
/ˈkænvəs/
1

to ask many people in an area for their opinions and encourage them to vote for someone or support something

Example

We were canvassing for the Republican candidate.

Example

We're canvassing support for a new school in our neighborhood.

Synonyms and related words
campaign canvass run
1.1

to ask many people in different places for their opinions

Example

We will be canvassing the views of teachers all over the country.

Synonyms and related words
ask question demand
2

to discuss an idea in order to decide whether to accept it or not

Example

Various possibilities have been canvassed.

Synonyms and related words
discuss consider talk
Definition canvass in American English