If his work does not improve he will be canvassed by the boss. O.K., so it's a bad play on words.

I came to canvass you yesterday, but you weren't there.

Some synonyms for the verb solicited include : approached, applied, accosted, asked, begged, canvassed, inquired, sold, propositioned for starters. A thesaurus usually has several different synonyms for a word.

The past tense of the verb to canvass (survey) is canvassed.

A nickname for Susan B Anthony might be Iron-willed Anthony. She endured opposition and abuse as she traveled, lectured, and canvassed across the nation for women's rights.