solicit
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
solicits;
ited;
soliciting
solicits;
ited;
soliciting
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOLICIT
formal
1
a
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to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc.
[+ object]
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The center is soliciting donations to help victims of the earthquake.
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The company is soliciting bids from various firms.
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The organization is soliciting new memberships/subscriptions.
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The newspaper's editors want to solicit opinions/comments from readers.
[no object]
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The organization is soliciting for donations.
b
[+ object]
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to ask (a person or group) for money, help, etc.
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Special interest groups are soliciting Congress for funds.
2
[+ object]
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to offer to have sex with (someone) in return for money
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The prostitutes were arrested for soliciting customers.
[count]
[noncount]
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E-mail solicitations for comments didn't generate much response.
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the solicitation of funds
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Solicitation is not allowed in the store or its parking lot.
— soliciting
noun [noncount]-
No soliciting is allowed on store property.
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He was arrested for soliciting.
