solicited; soliciting; solicits
Definition of solicit
1a
: to make petition to : entreat
b
: to approach with a request or plea
solicited Congress for funding
2
: to urge (something, such as one's cause) strongly
3a
: to entice or lure especially into evil
b
: to proposition (someone) especially as or in the character of a prostitute
4
: to try to obtain by usually urgent requests or pleas
solicited donations
1
: to make solicitation : importune
2
of a prostitute
: to offer to have sexual relations with someone for money
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The first known use of solicit was in the 15th century
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