canvass
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/ˈkænvəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈkænvəs/
noun
R
going around and talking to people to get support for a person or political party
The team conducted a canvass in the neighborhood to gain support for the cause.
R
asking people for their opinions on a subject
A canvass was conducted to gather opinions on the new park.
verb
R
asking people for support by talking to them in person or on the phone
She canvassed the neighborhood, asking for votes.
R
asking people about something to find out their opinions
The local council canvassed the community's views on the proposed changes.
R
trying to get support from a group of people
The candidate canvassed tirelessly in the weeks before the election.
R
discussing an idea carefully and in detail
The committee will canvass the proposal at the next meeting.
translation
going around and talking to people to get support for a person or political party; asking people for their opinions on a subject
asking people for support by talking to them in person or on the phone; asking people about something to find out their opinions; trying to get support from a group of people; discussing an idea carefully and in detail
Word Forms
3rd Present
canvasses
Progressive
canvassing
Past
canvassed
Plural
canvasses
Perfect
canvassed