Solicit — synonyms, definition

1. solicit (Verb)

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solicit (Verb) — Make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently. ex. "Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce" ex. "My neighbour keeps soliciting money for different charities"

solicit (Verb) — Make amorous advances towards. ex. "John is soliciting Mary"

solicit (Verb) — Approach with an offer of sexual favours. ex. "The young man was caught soliciting in the park" ex. "he was solicited by a prostitute"

solicit (Verb) — Incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination. ex. "He was accused of soliciting his colleagues to destroy the documents"

solicit (Verb) — Make a solicitation or petition for something desired. ex. "She is too shy to solicit"

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