Entry Word: solicit

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information <solicited several opinions about which job he should accept> — see canvass
2 to make a request for <solicit donations for a charity> — see ask (for) 1
3 to make a request of <solicited him to join the team> — see ask 2
4 to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner <solicit the President for relief funds> — see beg