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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 solicits word
- verb with object solicits to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister. 1
- verb with object solicits to entreat or petition (someone or some agency): to solicit the committee for funds. 1
- verb with object solicits to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action. 1
- verb with object solicits to offer to have sex with in exchange for money. 1
- verb without object solicits to make a petition or request, as for something desired. 1
- verb without object solicits to solicit orders or trade, as for a business: No soliciting allowed in this building. 1
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Origin of solicits
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 Solicits
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
solicits 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 about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
solicits usage trend in Literature
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