canvass synonyms

canvass

v.

  1. To seek votes

    campaign, solicit votes, agitate, apply; see campaign 1.

  2. To sell from house to house

    call upon, peddle, sell door-to-door, ring doorbells; see sell 1.

  3. To examine or discuss in detail

    investigate, survey, debate, explore; see consult, discuss, examine 1, interview.

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