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- pronunciation:
- kaen
vihs
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
canvasses, canvassing, canvassed |
definition 1: |
to seek votes, contributions, or sales from (a group or a district).
Both candidates are canvassing the voters throughout the district.- synonyms:
- drum up, seek, solicit
- similar words:
- ask, petition, request, urge
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definition 2: |
to conduct a survey of; poll.
We're canvassing the neighborhood to get public opinion on the proposed highway project.- synonyms:
- poll
- similar words:
- analyze, examine, investigate, research, survey
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definition 3: |
to discuss or debate (an issue, question, or the like) thoroughly.
We've canvassed the issue and have come to a decision.- similar words:
- argue, con, debate, discuss, examine, explore, inspect, scrutinize, study
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related words: |
solicit |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to solicit votes, information, opinions, or contributions.
- synonyms:
- solicit
- similar words:
- campaign, electioneer
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definition 2: |
to examine or discuss thoroughly.
- synonyms:
- deliberate
- similar words:
- debate, discourse, inquire, research
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a solicitation of votes, information, or contributions.
- synonyms:
- solicitation
- similar words:
- campaign, invitation, petition, poll, request
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definition 2: |
a survey or poll.
- synonyms:
- poll, survey
- similar words:
- tally
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definition 3: |
a close examination or detailed discussion.
- synonyms:
- analysis, deliberation, discussion, evaluation, examination, exploration, study
- similar words:
- inquiry, inspection, investigation, scrutiny
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derivation: |
canvasser (n.) |
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