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canvass vs solicit

solicit vs canvass

canvass is a noun but solicit is not a noun.

canvass and solicit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canvass Yes No Yes No
solicit No No Yes No
As verbs, solicit is a hypernym of canvass; that is, solicit is a word with a broader meaning than canvass:
  • canvass: solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
  • solicit: make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
Other hypernyms of canvass include beg, tap.
canvass (noun) solicit (noun)
a heavy, closely woven fabric
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
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
an oil painting on canvas fabric
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
canvass (verb) solicit (verb)
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign approach with an offer of sexual favors
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination
make a solicitation or petition for something desired
make amorous advances towards
Difference between canvass and solicit

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