canvassed
|can-vassed|
/ˈkæn.vəs/
(canvass)
soliciting opinions
Etymology
'canvass' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'canvassen', where the root carried the sense 'to examine or sift'.
'canvass' changed from Middle English 'canvassen' (and the related Old French 'canvasser') and eventually became the modern English word 'canvass'.
Initially, it meant 'to examine, sift, or discuss thoroughly', but over time it evolved into its current additional senses of 'to solicit votes or survey opinion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'canvass': to solicit votes, orders, or support by going around to people (e.g., door-to-door).
Volunteers canvassed the neighborhood for votes before the election.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'canvass': to conduct a survey of public opinion; to ask people their views systematically.
The researchers canvassed local residents about the proposed development.
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Verb 3
past tense or past participle form of 'canvass': to examine or discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a conclusion.
All possible options were canvassed at the meeting before a final decision was reached.
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Adjective 1
having been canvassed (i.e., discussed, surveyed, or solicited).
The canvassed opinions were summarized in the report.
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