solicit

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/səˈlɪsɪt/

verb 5noun 1

Collocations

(verb.)

ADV

actively

The charity actively solicited donations from local businesses to support their community programs.

PREP

for

The charity is soliciting for donations to help build a new school in the community.

from

The charity organization solicited donations from local businesses to fund their community programs.

Definitions

verb

To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.

to solicit alms, or a favour

I view my crime, but kindle at the view, Repent old pleasures, and solicit new. Did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me?

To woo; to court.

American railroads are not permitted to operate long-haul road routes, but the I.C.C. decision of 1954 did permit them to solicit trailer business in, say, New York for Chicago provided the trailer was piggybacked in between.

To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.

That fruit […] sollicited her longing eye.

Sounds and some tangible qualities fail not to solicit their proper senses, and force an entrance to the mind.

To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.

My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.

To make a petition.

noun

Solicitation.

(1) How many male or female students are named (or otherwise identified) in the context of a solicit? (2) How many words of a solicit are directed to a particular student?

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — approach with an offer of sexual favors

verb — make a solicitation or entreaty for something

verb — make amorous advances towards

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

to solicit alms, or a favour

Wiktionary

I view my crime, but kindle at the view, Repent old pleasures, and solicit new. Did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me?

Wiktionary

(1) How many male or female students are named (or otherwise identified) in the context of a solicit? (2) How many words of a solicit are directed to a particular student?

Wiktionary

Executive departments and agencies should solicit public input on how we can increase and improve opportunities for public participation in Government.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, solicit is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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