Vocabulary Entry

canvass

|verb • noun

verb

To solicit votes or opinions from people, often in a political context.

Example Sentences

"The candidate plans to canvass the neighborhood this weekend."

"Volunteers will canvass the area to gather support for the initiative."

"She set out to canvass local residents for their thoughts on the proposed changes."

noun

Example Sentences

"The canvass was successful, resulting in a high turnout for the election."

"During the canvass, many concerns were raised by the community members."

"They organized a canvass to better understand the voters' needs."