Canvass
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To search thoroughly; to engage in solicitation by traversing adistrict; as, to canvass for subscriptions or for votes; to canvassfor a book, a publisher, or in behalf of a charity; -- commonlyfollowed by for.
Canvass meaning & definition 1 of Canvass.
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Solicit votes from (electors or members)
Canvass meaning & definition 2 of Canvass.
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to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area:
Canvass meaning & definition 3 of Canvass.