canvass

verb
UK: /ˈkænvəs/
US: /ˈkænvəs/

  1. To try to get support from people, often by visiting them.

    1. I will canvass support for the project with my coworkers this week.
    2. The volunteers will canvass door-to-door to get the necessary signatures to be on the ballot.

  2. To ask people for their opinions.

    1. The newspaper will canvass local opinion on the proposed new road.
    2. Our organization plans to canvass residents to determine community priorities for funding.

Synonyms

poll survey examine scrutinize solicit seek
canvass noun

  1. A discussion of a subject.

    1. We had a canvass about the new rules.
    2. After a quick canvass, the committee decided to postpone the vote until next week.

  2. A survey of public opinion.

    1. The campaign conducted a canvass to gauge voter support.
    2. Through a thorough canvass, the pollsters identified key voter concerns and priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "canvass" in English means: To try to get support from people, often by visiting them., To ask people for their opinions..

The phonetic transcription of "canvass" is /ˈkænvəs/ in British English and /ˈkænvəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "canvass": poll, survey, examine, scrutinize, solicit, seek.

Example usage of "canvass": "I will canvass support for the project with my coworkers this week.". More examples on the page.