Solicit

/səˈlɪsɪt/ · verb

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
2. (transitive) To woo; to court.
3. (transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
4. (transitive) To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
5. To make a petition.
6. (archaic, transitive) To disturb or trouble; to harass.
7. (transitive) To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
8. (obsolete, rare, transitive) To disturb; to disquiet.

Example Sentences

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?

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.

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

If you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.

That fruit […] sollicited her longing eye.

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

Should My brother henceforth study to forget The vow that he hath made thee, I would ever Solicit thy deserts.

Synonyms for solicit

Antonyms for solicit

Related Words

Word Forms

• solicits
• soliciting
• solicited
• sollicit

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