solicit

[US]/səˈlɪsɪt/
[UK]/səˈlɪsɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. to ask for something in a serious or urgent way, to request eagerly, to beg, to seek clients.

Phrases & Collocations

solicit donations

solicit feedback

solicit opinions

Example Sentences

solicit sb. for help

A prostitute was soliciting on the street.

solicit benefactions for earthquake victims

solicited the neighbors for donations.

he called a meeting to solicit their views.

China Daily is soliciting subscriptions.

historians and critics are solicited for opinions by the auction houses.

a candidate who solicited votes among the factory workers.

May I solicit your advice on a matter of some importance?

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