To have made an inquiry
Past tense for to ascertain the opinions of
“Perhaps your committee should canvass its members about what they want from the club, instead of assuming that they know.”
Past tense for to campaign, typically as part of an election
“The parties arrive at bargains settling the exact boundaries within which each candidate will canvass most heavily.”
Past tense for to (attempt to) drum up support for
“Small group meetings were also held to canvass support for the candidates.”
Past tense for to analyze in detail
“You must thoroughly canvass your organization's business needs and thoroughly canvass the data resources.”
Past tense for to examine by discussion or debate
“Accordingly, you should briefly canvass each issue and ask the parties whether there is any urgency.”
Past tense for to put forward or propose
“I wish to canvass a solution drawing on the researches of past scholars.”
Past tense for to travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.
Past tense for to analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information
Past tense for to solicit or ask for (business), especially aggressively
Past tense for to express different opinions about something, often angrily
Past tense for to discuss or have a conversation with another
Past tense for to collect or gather together, especially funds for a given purpose
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