Sekirov Dictionary

solicit

/səˈlɪsɪt/

verb 8
noun 1
forms 5

verb8

•
To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
- I view my crime, but kindle at the view, Repent old pleasures, and solicit new. Did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me? — 1717
To make a petition.
•
To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
- If you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.
•
To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
- My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.
•
To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
- Should My brother henceforth study to forget The vow that he hath made thee, I would ever Solicit thy deserts. — 1628
To woo; to court.
(no longer used) To disturb or trouble; to harass.
•
(no longer used, rare) To disturb; to disquiet.
- Hath any ill solicited thine ears? — 1611

noun1

•
Solicitation.
- (1) How many male or female students are named (or otherwise identified) in the context of a solicit? (2) How many words of a solicit are directed to a particular student? — 2017

forms

solicited · soliciting · soliciteth · solicits · solicitest

This dictionary works without the internet: on your phone · in Chrome