Canvass
Pronunciation: /ˈkænvəs/
Canvass (verb)
- to go around asking people for their votes in an election.
- to ask people for their opinions or ideas about something.
Examples
- They canvass the neighborhood every election season.
- Volunteers canvass to support their candidate.
Common collocations: canvass for support, canvass door-to-door, canvass opinions, canvass views, election canvass
Canvass (noun)
- the activity of trying to get people to vote for a candidate.
Examples
- The canvass was successful in gaining support.
- A thorough canvass can change election outcomes.