canvass — to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail; to seek people's opinions by going from person to person
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail; to seek people's opinions by going from person to person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkænvəs/
Example Sentences
- The student council decided to canvass every classroom to find out which pizza topping was most popular.
- Before launching the new product, the company will canvass potential customers.
- My mom canvassed the entire neighborhood looking for our escaped hamster, Mr. Whiskers.
canvass
VERB[/ˈkænvəs/]
to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail; to seek people's opinions by going from person to person
Going door-to-door seeking opinions
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the noun 'canvas' (cloth made from hemp or flax), originally referring to cloth made from cannabis. The verb developed from the practice of tossing someone in a canvas sheet as punishment, which evolved to mean 'to shake or agitate,' then figuratively 'to discuss or debate thoroughly,' and later 'to solicit opinions.'
Breakdown
canvas (noun: cloth, from Old French/Italian canapa, from Latin cannabis) + -ass (verb suffix) = canvass (to examine or solicit opinions)
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📝Examples
“The student council decided to canvass every classroom to find out which pizza topping was most popular.”
“Before launching the new product, the company will canvass potential customers.”
“My mom canvassed the entire neighborhood looking for our escaped hamster, Mr. Whiskers.”
“Researchers canvassed public opinion about the new policy.”
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