Spell Bee Word: canvass

Basic Details

Word: Canvass

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To ask people for their opinions or votes, often in a detailed manner.

Synonyms: Survey, Poll, Solicit

Antonyms: Ignore, Overlook, Dismiss

Idioms and Phrases

1. Canvassing the waters: To explore or investigate a situation or idea. Example: "Before making the decision, they spent time canvassing the waters to understand everyone’s opinion."
2. Canvass for votes: To actively seek votes, often used during elections. Example: "The volunteers went door to door to canvass for votes for their candidate."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The student council decided to canvass opinions from all the students about the upcoming school event.

Example 2: Before launching the new product, the company plans to canvass potential customers to gather their feedback.

Example 3: During the election season, volunteers will canvass the neighbourhoods to encourage people to vote.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the term "canvass" originated from the word "canvas," which refers to the material used to cover tents or sails? Political canvassing was originally done by setting up canvasses (tents) to gather opinions during campaigns.

Famous Quote

"The best of life is but inspiration; a shadow that only serves as a canvass for dreamers." – Robert Edmond Jones

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "canvass" mean?

a) To paint a picture
b) To ask for opinions or votes
c) To run in a race
d) To sit quietly

Answer: b) To ask for opinions or votes

2. Which of these is a synonym of "canvass"?

a) Ignore
b) Survey
c) Build
d) Dance

Answer: b) Survey

3. What is an antonym of "canvass"?

a) Poll
b) Solicit
c) Overlook
d) Ask

Answer: c) Overlook

4. Which sentence uses "canvass" correctly?

a) They canvassed the artwork carefully.
b) We need to canvass the opinions of everyone in the group.
c) She canvassed the balloon before the party started.
d) The dog canvassed in the park.

Answer: b) We need to canvass the opinions of everyone in the group.

5. Which phrase relates to "canvass"?

a) Paint the town red
b) Canvass for votes
c) The sky is the limit
d) Hit the books

Answer: b) Canvass for votes