Canvass and Petition

Canvass

Canvass verb - To go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information.
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Petition and canvass are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Petition" instead a verb "Canvass".

Petition

Petition verb - To make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner.

Canvass and petition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Canvass" instead a verb "Petition".

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