Synonyms for

Poll

Verb / pəʊl / Another word for poll — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Poll means to collect information or opinions by asking people questions.

Synonyms & similar words

pate pollard publicopinionpoll pollparrot opinionpoll crown canvass canvas survey questionnaire interview query examine investigate canvass interrogate interpellate catechize cross-examine quiz ask solicit test assess evaluate check sample

Synonyms by register

Formal

survey canvass inquiry opinion poll

Informal

vote survey quiz straw poll

Literary

reckoning census tally

Antonyms

answer reply response vote opinion support

Common collocations

  • opinion poll
  • exit poll
  • phone poll
  • conduct a poll
  • poll results
  • poll the audience
  • take a poll
  • election poll

Word family

noun poll
verb poll
adjective pollable

Usage note

As a noun, 'poll' most commonly refers to a survey of public opinion or a vote. As a verb, it means to survey or to vote.

Example sentences

  1. The news station conducted a poll to see who would win the election.
  2. The teacher decided to poll the class to see what they wanted to learn.
  3. The restaurant manager conducted a poll to find out what customers thought of their new menu.
  4. The company polled their employees to see if they wanted a new break room.
  5. The team captain polled the players to see what time they wanted to practice.

Quotes

  • The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. - Robert Swan
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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