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solicit vs canvass

canvass vs solicit

solicit is not a noun while canvass is a noun.

solicit and canvass both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
solicit No No Yes No
canvass Yes No Yes No
As verbs, canvass is a hyponym of solicit; that is, canvass is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solicit:
  • solicit: make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
  • canvass: solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
Other hyponyms of solicit include quest, buttonhole, lobby.
solicit (noun) canvass (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
solicit (verb) canvass (verb)
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
approach with an offer of sexual favors solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
make a solicitation or petition for something desired
make amorous advances towards
Difference between solicit and canvass

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