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solicit
[ suh-lis-it ]
verb (used with object)
- to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.:
He solicited aid from the minister.
- to entreat or petition (someone or some agency):
to solicit the committee for funds.
- to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action.
- to offer to have sex with in exchange for money.
verb (used without object)
- to make a petition or request, as for something desired.
- to solicit orders or trade, as for a business:
No soliciting allowed in this building.
- to offer to have sex with someone in exchange for money.
solicit
/ səˈlɪsɪt /
verb
- whenintr, foll by for to make a request, application, or entreaty to (a person for business, support, etc)
- to accost (a person) with an offer of sexual relations in return for money
- to provoke or incite (a person) to do something wrong or illegal
Derived Forms
- soˌliciˈtation, noun
Other Words From
- pre·so·lic·it verb (used with object)
- re·so·lic·it verb
- su·per·so·lic·it verb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of solicit1
Example Sentences
Adams was indicted in September on five counts of criminal offences, including bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.
A Newsom spokesperson defended the governor’s record of soliciting charitable donations.
Former facilities manager at Valley Christian Schools is being federally prosecuted for allegedly soliciting child pornography from students.
Instead of primarily broadcasting their own views, global health institutions can nurture communications networks that solicit local input and create opportunities for mutual learning.
She became obsessed with the platform’s live battle feature - which sees two influencers verbally spar and sometimes mock each other as they solicit money from their followers to win the bout.
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