solicit
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/səˈlɪsɪt/
English
Definitions
noun
- Solicitation
verb
- To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.“to solicit alms, or a favour”
- To woo; to court.
- To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.“If you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.”
- To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.“My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.”
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