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- [suh-lis-it]
- /səˈlɪs ɪt/
- /səˈlɪs.ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-lis-it]
- /səˈlɪs ɪt/
Definitions of solicit word
- verb with object solicit to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister. 1
- verb with object solicit to entreat or petition (someone or some agency): to solicit the committee for funds. 1
- verb with object solicit to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action. 1
- verb with object solicit to offer to have sex with in exchange for money. 1
- verb without object solicit to make a petition or request, as for something desired. 1
- verb without object solicit to solicit orders or trade, as for a business: No soliciting allowed in this building. 1
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Origin of solicit
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 Solicit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solicit 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
solicit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for solicit
verb solicit
- angle — An angle is the difference in direction between two lines or surfaces. Angles are measured in degrees.
- appeal — If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them.
- apply — If you apply for something such as a job or membership of an organization, you write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for it.
- ask — If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.
- attempt — If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it, often without success.
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