Synonyms of canvass

canvass

verb

ˈkan-vəs 

variants also canvas

1

as in to survey

to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information

we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program

Synonyms & Similar Words

• survey
• interview
• poll
• solicit
• question
• interrogate
• sound (out)
• circularize
• feel (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• report

2

as in to debate

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

canvassed all the items on the agenda

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debate
• discuss
• argue
• review
• talk over
• dispute
• agitate
• moot
• bat (around or back and forth)
• hash (over or out)
• raise
• bandy
• speak (about)
• consider
• stir up
• talk (about)
• introduce
• hammer out
• weigh
• propound
• wrestle (with)
• forge
• broach
• thrash (out)
• deliberate
• talk out
• chew over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of canvass

All results are unofficial until the county commissioners officially canvass the ballots in an upcoming meeting. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

According to California law, county elections offices have up to 30 days to canvass the election results and count all eligible votes. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Flor Olvera, who has spent weeks canvassing for Democratic-leaning candidates in her hometown of Wasco, says fear is palpable in her community. — Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

Harris is scheduled to canvas with volunteers in Atlanta Thursday afternoon. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2026