resolicit

so·lic·it

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-lis-it]
- /səˈlɪs ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh-lis-it]
- /səˈlɪs ɪt/

Definitions of resolicit word

verb with object resolicit to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister. 1
verb with object resolicit to entreat or petition (someone or some agency): to solicit the committee for funds. 1
verb with object resolicit to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action. 1
verb with object resolicit to offer to have sex with in exchange for money. 1
verb without object resolicit to make a petition or request, as for something desired. 1
verb without object resolicit to solicit orders or trade, as for a business: No soliciting allowed in this building. 1

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Origin of resolicit

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English soliciten < Middle French solliciter < Latin sollicitāre to excite, agitate, derivative of sollicitus troubled (soll(us) whole + -i- -i- + citus, past participle of ciēre to arouse)

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Parts of speech for Resolicit

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Resolicit

resolicit popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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