SOLICITS Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

solicits

verb

present tense third-person singular of solicit

as in interviews

to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information solicited several opinions about which job he should accept

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Relevance

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reports

as in seeks

to make a request for always ready to solicit donations for a charity

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as in asks

to make a request of solicited him to join the team

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as in begs

to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner solicit the President for relief funds

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as in tempts

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage how many men have been solicited into purchasing bogus aids for "male enhancement" by shameless appeals to their vanity?

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Recent Examples of solicits The website solicits donations in British pounds, among other currency. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026 This annual global competition solicits innovative solutions from startups, grassroots organizations, universities, and others working to bridge the digital divide. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2026 Ty Holmes, chief impact officer for Curriculum Associates, said the company continuously solicits feedback and tries to make changes to address complaints. — Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026 The jury was instructed on the law of parties that holds a person criminally responsible for the conduct of another person if the defendant solicits, encourages, directs or aids the other person to commit an offense. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 For example, in a typical investment scheme, a person solicits money from a group of individuals and promises to invest their money in a particular way, such as in crypto or in the stock market. — Robert L. Boone, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The organization puts on talks and networking events for women of color in Sacramento, and solicits sponsorships from companies like AT&T and the California Faculty Association. — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026 The outlet still solicits and publishes grievances from their readers each year. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025 The company actively solicits car buyers who might not be able to get financing elsewhere, with promises that 99% of borrowers are approved. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

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Verb

The series interviews two of Perry’s closest friends — industry pal Kevin Pollak, and his sister Mia Perry Bowick, who eventually became a therapist well-versed in addiction in large part because of her big brother’s struggle.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2026
David Remnick interviews Gina Hinojosa, the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on how voters may be disenchanted enough to finally make that happen again.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of interviews

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David’s drama follows a mother with Alzheimer’s struggling to preserve the memory of her son, disappeared by the Colombian army, while her daughter seeks to leave the tragedy behind.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
The club remained closed after the shooting, and the filing seeks $1 million in damages.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of seeks

Verb

Lifelike Cat With a face full of fur and electric-green-colored contacts, this cat costume begs to be seen.

— Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of begs

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On Main Street, Artful Ellijay promises casual yet refined home furnishings, while Mountain Treasures tempts shoppers with everything from ladies’ apparel to jewelry and accessories.

— Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
For most, fear of shame is a necessary backstop to push people away from what wrongly tempts them.

— Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tempts

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Plus, Louis Menand probes the business of punctuation, and Margaret Talbot surveys the literature on the question of why fewer people are choosing to have children.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
The index also surveys a variety of miscellaneous costs, including for prepared food and personal services.

— Ava Hu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveys

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Lakshmana’s first extended journey with Rama begins when the sage Vishvamitra requests Dasharatha to send Rama to protect his sacrifice from attacks by rakshasas (a type of demon in Hinduism).

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
If the airline requests a police report, follow its instructions and keep a copy.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of requests

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Idaho finger steaks and trout will add a regional touch, with attention to quality and value that invites guests back throughout the week.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026
More than 30 years later, Jolanda opens up his own archive and invites a new generation of drag artists to bring Happy Gays back to the stage.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026