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Definition solicit in American English

solicit verb

verb
/səˈlɪsɪt/
1

to ask someone for something such as money or support

Example

The organization decided to solicit aid for the new campaign.

Example

time spent soliciting funds from overseas investors

Synonyms and related words
ask for request insist on something
2

to offer to have sex with someone in exchange for money

Example

The police carry out raids on prostitutes suspected of soliciting.

Synonyms and related words
bordello brothel call girl
3

to try to sell something by visiting people and persuading them to buy it

Synonyms and related words
woo drum up hawk
Definition solicit in American English