CANVASS Synonyms
There are 21 hypernyms of the word canvass. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CANVASS
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| poll | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tame parrot • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people • the top of the head • the part of the head between the ears • the counting of votes (as in an election) verb • get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions • vote in an election at a polling station • get the votes of • convert into a pollard | ||||||||
| campaign | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a race between candidates for elective office • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) • an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) verb • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • go on a campaign; go off to war | ||||||||
| interview | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists • a conference (usually with someone important) verb • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation • go for an interview in the hope of being hired | ||||||||
| solicit | verbv | |||||||
verb • make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently • make amorous advances towards • approach with an offer of sexual favors • incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination • make a solicitation or petition for something desired | ||||||||
| survey | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • short descriptive summary (of events) • the act of looking or seeing or observing verb • consider in a comprehensive way • look over carefully or inspect • keep under surveillance • hold a review (of troops) • make a survey of; for statistical purposes • plot a map of (land) | ||||||||
| canvas | nounn | |||||||
noun • a heavy, closely woven fabric • an oil painting on canvas fabric • the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account • a tent made of canvas fabric • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel • the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete verb • cover with canvas | ||||||||
| analyse | verbv | |||||||
verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • break down into components or essential features • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features • subject to psychoanalytic treatment | ||||||||
| analyze | verbv | |||||||
verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features • break down into components or essential features • subject to psychoanalytic treatment | ||||||||
| examine | verbv | |||||||
verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect • question or examine thoroughly and closely • question closely • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to | ||||||||
| sail | verbv | |||||||
noun • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel • an ocean trip taken for pleasure • any structure that resembles a sail verb • traverse or travel on (a body of water) • move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions • travel on water propelled by wind • travel on water propelled by wind or by other means | ||||||||
| sheet | nounn | |||||||
noun • any broad thin expanse or surface • paper used for writing or printing • bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs • (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape • newspaper with half-size pages • a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind • a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel verb • come down as if in sheets • cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping | ||||||||
| study | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group • a state of deep mental absorption • a room used for reading and writing and studying • a branch of knowledge • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • attentive consideration and meditation • someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) • a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning • give careful consideration to • be a student of a certain subject • learn by reading books • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | ||||||||
| canvas tent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tent made of canvas fabric | ||||||||
| opinion poll | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | ||||||||
| public opinion poll | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people | ||||||||
