Definitions

canvass

[kan-vuhs] / ˈkæn vəs /

VERB

poll; discuss issues

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate consult inspect scrutinize solicit

STRONG

analyze apply argue campaign check debate dispute electioneer examine investigate review run scan sift study survey ventilate

WEAK

check over

Antonyms

STRONG

agree go along ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Canvass the other tenants in your apartment to talk about rent relief?

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2020

Mr. Anderson, most potent of Southern laymen, wished to know about the successful Yankee "Every Member Canvass" scheme.

From Time Magazine Archive

Canvass will concentrate pledges in two periods, Nov. 15-Dec.

From Time Magazine Archive

This fall, for the first time in history, 15 denominations will join in a United Church Canvass to make their annual appeals for money simultaneously.

From Time Magazine Archive

Here's Buckram, and Canvass, to scrub you to Repentance.

From The Busie Body by Byrd, Jess

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