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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
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
Other 51Թ Forms
- presolicit verb (used with object)
- resolicit verb
- supersolicit verb
- ˌˈٲپDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of solicit1
Example Sentences
Court documents detail how the men allegedly solicited the procurement of US defence articles, including missiles, air defence radar, drones and cryptographic devices for unlawful export to China.
The foundation agreed to seek written permission from the attorney general “prior to reviving STAF, starting a new organization or soliciting or holding charitable assets.”
And she wants to see any previous convictions for soliciting repealed.
Because Bass hired Hagerty under her emergency authority, the city has also solicited bids for a longer-term recovery contract worth $30 million over three years, with Hagerty among the companies vying for it.
They used the email address to submit fraudulent invoices to Fresno County and solicit payments to a bank account they controlled, the statement said.
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