n. 25B6; verb
he's canvassing for the Green Party : CAMPAIGN, electioneer; N. Amer. stump; Brit. informal doorstep.
they promised to canvass all members : POLL, question, ask, survey, interview.
they're canvassing support : SEEK, try to obtain.
early retirement was canvassed as a solution : PROPOSE, suggest, discuss, debate, consider.