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solicit

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solicit /səˈlɪsət/ verb
solicits; ited; soliciting
solicit
/səˈlɪsət/
verb
solicits; ited; soliciting
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOLICIT
formal
: to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc.
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to ask (a person or group) for money, help, etc.
[+ object] : to offer to have sex with (someone) in return for money

— solicitation

/səˌlɪsəˈteɪʃən/ noun, plural solicitations formal
[count]
[noncount]

— soliciting

noun [noncount]