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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.
Synonyms: ,
- to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action.
Synonyms: , ,
- 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
/ əˈɪɪ /
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
- ˌˈٲپDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- ··· verb (used with object)
- ··· verb
- ···· verb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of solicit1
Example Sentences
The bill sought to criminalize loitering with intent to buy sex and build on existing state law to make it a felony to solicit anyone under 18 for sex.
Adams was charged with conspiracy, fraud, soliciting illegal campaign contributions, and bribery.
“One-hundred-sixty-two and 0!” another yelled Friday, soliciting a chorus of cheers back in response.
Lawyers are prohibited from soliciting clients in person, over the phone or using other real-time communications, and are barred from using non-lawyers to solicit clients, a practice known as capping.
Psychics, tarot readers and astrologers say scammers are cloning their Instagram accounts and soliciting payments from their followers for faux readings.
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