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Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to (attempt to) drum up support for
“Small group meetings were also held to canvass support for the candidates.”
Present participle for to analyze in detail
“You must thoroughly canvass your organization's business needs and thoroughly canvass the data resources.”
Present participle for to examine by discussion or debate
“Accordingly, you should briefly canvass each issue and ask the parties whether there is any urgency.”
Present participle for to put forward or propose
“I wish to canvass a solution drawing on the researches of past scholars.”
Present participle for to analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information
Present participle for to question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner
(speak of) Present participle for to mention or discuss in speech or writing
Present participle for to solicit or ask for (business), especially aggressively
Present participle for to travel around the countryside making political speeches etc.
Present participle for to express different opinions about something, often angrily
Present participle for to discuss or have a conversation with another
Present participle for to collect or gather together, especially funds for a given purpose
A brief campaigning journey undertaken to gain support and canvass votes during a candidature
A request or solicitation, typically made in earnest
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