solicit

6 definitions • 9 examples

to ask someone for money, information, or help:

to solicit donations for a charity

It is illegal for public officials to solicit gifts or money in exchange for favours.

to offer sex for money, usually in a public place

to ask for something in a persuasive and determined way:

He’s soliciting funds to keep the library open.

Grace has run an online campaign to solicit employee suggestions.

to ask someone for money:

He created a company website to solicit donations for victims of the disaster.

solicit sth from sb The group had plans to solicit money from professionals such as doctors and lawyers.

to ask someone for information or help:

The building company will circulate details of proposed developments and solicit feedback.

to contact possible customers in order to sell a product:

It generated about 40% of its new customers through telemarketers hired to call and solicit potential customers.

Insurance agents cannot solicit business at your home without an appointment.