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solicit

/səˈlɪsɪt/

noun

Meaning

  • Solicitation

verb

Meaning

  • To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.

    "to solicit alms, or a favour"

  • To woo; to court.

  • To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.

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

  • To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.

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

  • To make a petition.

  • To disturb or trouble; to harass.

  • To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.

  • To disturb; to disquiet.

Synonyms

worry,
supplicate,
thig,
plead,
address,
romance,
appeal,
request