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- [suh-lis-it]
- /səˈlɪs ɪt/
- /səˈlɪs.ɪ.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh-lis-it]
- /səˈlɪs ɪt/
Definitions of soliciting word
- verb with object soliciting to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister. 1
- verb with object soliciting to entreat or petition (someone or some agency): to solicit the committee for funds. 1
- verb with object soliciting to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action. 1
- verb with object soliciting to offer to have sex with in exchange for money. 1
- verb without object soliciting to make a petition or request, as for something desired. 1
- verb without object soliciting to solicit orders or trade, as for a business: No soliciting allowed in this building. 1
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Origin of soliciting
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 Soliciting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
soliciting 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
soliciting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for soliciting
noun soliciting
- approaching — coming closer in time
- asking — Present participle of ask.
- canvassing — to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.
- inviting — attractive, alluring, or tempting: an inviting offer.
- merchantry — (dated) The body of merchants taken collectively.
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