canvass

Formscanvasses, canvassing, canvassed

Pluralcanvasses

1. 1
   verbfigurativelytransitive

   To ask many people or a place for money, opinions, or support.

   Like going around asking each neighbor for a little help.

   Volunteers canvass the neighborhood for donations every spring.

   The charity canvassed local businesses for support.

   Similarsurvey, poll, solicit

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2. 2
   verbfigurativelytransitive

   To ask voters for their support before an election.

   Like knocking on each door to ask people to pick your team.

   Candidates canvass voters door to door before every election.

   She canvassed the whole town ahead of the vote.

   Similarcourt, lobby

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3. 3
   verbfigurativelytransitive

   To look at or talk about something carefully to understand it fully.

   Like turning a problem over in your hands to see every side of it.

   The committee canvassed every option before making a decision.

   Let's canvass the idea together before we vote on it.

   Similardiscuss, debate, examine, scrutinize

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4. 4
   verbintransitive

   To go around asking people for money, opinions, or support.

   Like asking around a whole crowd to see what people think.

   Volunteers canvassed all weekend to raise money for the shelter.

   We need to canvass widely before drawing any conclusions.

   Similarfundraise, survey

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5. 5
   verbintransitive

   To campaign and ask people to vote for someone in an election.

   Like going around the whole town asking everyone to back your side.

   Candidates canvass tirelessly in the final week of a campaign.

   She canvassed door to door throughout the summer.

   Similarcampaign, electioneer

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6. 6
   verbintransitive

   To talk about a topic with others, sharing different views.

   Like tossing an idea back and forth until everyone has had a say.

   The members canvassed late into the night about the new rules.

   Let's canvass over dinner instead of arguing now.

   Similarargue, debate

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7. 7
   nouncountable

   An effort to get money, opinions, or support from many people.

   Like a big push where lots of people are asked to chip in.

   The club organized a canvass to raise funds for new equipment.

   Their canvass of local opinion took two weeks to finish.

   Similarappeal, drive, survey, poll

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8. 8
   nouncountable

   An effort to win votes or support before an election.

   Like checking the whole crowd to see who is on your side.

   The party ran a door-to-door canvass before the vote.

   Their canvass of the district revealed strong support.

   Similarpoll, survey

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9. 9
   nounUScountable

   A careful check and count of the votes after an election.

   Like recounting the money in a till to make sure every coin adds up.

   The county began its canvass the day after the polls closed.

   Officials completed the canvass and certified the results.

   Similarcount, tally, audit

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10. 10
    verbfigurativelyPhilippinestransitive

    To carefully check the votes in an election and remove any that break the rules.

    Like a teacher counting test answers again and throwing out the ones marked wrong.

    Officials canvass the ballots before announcing who won.

    The board will canvass the results next week to confirm the count.

    Similaraudit, scrutinize, contest

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