canvass

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Synonyms: canvas, canvases, canpass, cavass

Antonyms: canvas, canvases, canpass, cavass

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Verb

1. To thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize. To scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result). To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place)
   • The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child.
   • The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes.
2. To thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
3. To scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result).
4. To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place)
   • The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child.
5. To seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses.
   • The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes.
6. To toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller} To batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something). To assail or attack (someone or something). To severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.).
7. To toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
8. To batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something).
9. To assail or attack (someone or something).
10. To severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.).
11. To debate, to discuss. To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey. To seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign.
12. To debate, to discuss.
13. To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey.
14. To seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign.

Noun

1. A seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.
2. A seeking or solicitation, or determination, of support or favourable votes in a forthcoming election or poll.
3. A scrutiny of the votes cast in an election to reject irregular votes; also, a tally, audit, and certification of votes.
4. A thorough discussion or investigation. (Possibly; the meaning is unclear.) Rejection (at an election, of a suit, etc.).
5. A thorough discussion or investigation. (Possibly; the meaning is unclear.)
6. Rejection (at an election, of a suit, etc.).

Noun

1. Obsolete spelling of canvas.

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