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SOLICITATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Solicitation.

Solicitation - as a noun

An entreaty addressed to someone of superior status

Example: "A solicitation to the king for relief"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appeal10entreaty11prayer11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Request for a sum of money

Example: "An appeal to raise money for starving children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appeal10collection14ingathering16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
petition10postulation13request16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allurement12

Example Sentences

"Her solicitation for donations was met with an overwhelming response."
"The company strictly prohibits any solicitation of bribes or kickbacks."
"He was charged with solicitation of prostitution."
"The poster displayed a solicitation for volunteers."
"The email contained a solicitation for a political campaign."
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Word Game Points

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

SOLICITATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SOLICITATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, solicitation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOLICITATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SOLICITATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, solicitation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOLICITATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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