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SOLICIT

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Solicit.

How to pronounce solicit:

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Solicit - as a verb

Make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

Example: "Henry iv solicited the pope for a divorce"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beg6tap5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeak15call forquest14request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make amorous advances towards

Example: "John is courting mary"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
court7romance11woo6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Approach with an offer of sexual favors

Example: "He was solicited by a prostitute"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accost10hook11

Incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination

Example: "He was accused of soliciting his colleagues to destroy the documents"

Make a solicitation or petition for something desired

Example: "She is too shy to solicit"

Solicit - as a noun

Solicitation

Example Sentences

"She solicited donations for the charity organization."
"The salesperson solicited new customers for the product."
"He solicited feedback from his team members."
"The lawyer solicited evidence from the witnesses."
"The politician solicited votes from the constituents."
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Word Game Points

Is SOLICIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, solicit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SOLICIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SOLICIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, solicit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOLICIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SOLICIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, solicit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOLICIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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