canvass
verb/ˈkænvəs/
Frequency rank: #15,519 most common English word
Meaning
to go through an area soliciting opinions, votes, or orders by talking to people directly.
Example sentence
The volunteers will canvass the neighborhood to gather opinions on the new policy.
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