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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 yvlog Forms
- ··· verb (used with object)
- ··· verb
- ···· verb
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of solicit1
Example Sentences
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.
A DWP spokesperson said the utility began soliciting proposals for private security to protect Quiñones before the Jan. 7 fire.
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