solicit

//səˈlɪsɪt//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

solicitInfinitive
solicitPresent tense
solicitedPast tense
solicitedPast participle
solicitingPresent participle
solicitsThird-person singular
1

To ask for or try to obtain something from someone, especially in a formal or persistent manner.

The company solicited feedback from its customers to improve their services.

2

To approach someone and offer one's services, especially as a prostitute.

She was arrested for soliciting on the street.

3

To seek to influence or persuade someone to do something, especially something illegal or immoral.

He was arrested for soliciting minors to commit crimes.