solicit

/səlˈɪsɪt/

/səˈɫɪsɪt/

to solicit

MAIN VERB

make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

synonyms : beg

approach with an offer of sexual favors

synonyms : accost

incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination

make a solicitation or petition for something desired

make amorous advances towards

synonyms : court

Examples

1. solicit new financial backers.

2. Soliciting investigations into a domestic political opponent.

3. We solicited their thoughts on Foer's book.

4. So he solicits that opinion.