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to solicit
01
to request something, usually in a formal or persistent manner
Transitive: to solicit sb/sth
Example
The community organization will solicit volunteers for the upcoming community clean-up event.
The lawyer is currently soliciting information from potential witnesses for the upcoming trial.
Last month, the nonprofit organization solicited donations for its charity event.
02
to engage in the act of propositioning oneself or others for sexual activity, usually in exchange for payment
Intransitive
Example
The police arrested several individuals who were soliciting in the red-light district.
He was caught soliciting in a sting operation conducted by law enforcement.
She was approached by a man on the street who was soliciting for sexual services.
03
to urge or encourage others to commit unlawful acts or defy authority
Ditransitive: to solicit sb to do sth
Example
The gang members solicited young teenagers to join their criminal activities.
The extremist group solicited vulnerable individuals to join their cause and carry out acts of terrorism.
The corrupt politician was caught soliciting government officials to engage in bribery and corruption.
04
to formally request or appeal for something
Ditransitive: to solicit sb for sth
Example
The team captain solicited players for participation in the upcoming tournament.
The university solicited alumni for donations to its scholarship fund.
The startup solicited customers for feedback on its new product design.
05
to seek someone's affection, typically with romantic intentions
Transitive: to solicit sb
Example
The prince solicited the princess with grand gestures of love and devotion.
The suitor solicited the young woman by serenading her beneath her window.
He solicited her with flowers and love letters, hoping to win her heart.
Example
The community organization will solicit volunteers for the upcoming community clean-up event.
The lawyer is currently soliciting information from potential witnesses for the upcoming trial.
Last month, the nonprofit organization solicited donations for its charity event.
The university regularly solicits input from students to enhance campus services.
The sales team has been soliciting feedback from customers to improve their products.
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