solicit

Meanings

• Verb

  Ask for something, especially money, support, or information, in a persistent or urgent way.

  - "He solicited donations for the charity."
  - "She solicited information from the police."

• Verb

  Engage someone in conversation or activity, typically in order to sell them something.

  - "The salesman solicited customers in the mall."
  - "He solicited the girl for a dance."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈlɪsɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /səˈlɪsɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

worry , supplicate , thig , plead , address , romance , appeal , request

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with solicit
collide , concatenate , decide , idealize , identify , reconcile

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Variants

List of all variants of solicit that leads to same result
solicit , solicited , soliciting , solicits

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'to ask for alms' from the Latin 'solicitus' meaning 'anxious, concerned'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'solicitation' is also used in law to refer to the act of asking someone to commit a crime.

2. In some cultures, soliciting is considered a taboo or embarrassing topic, leading to euphemisms such as 'asking for a favor' or 'making a request'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Canvassing: A method of collecting information or signatures in public places or door-to-door.

2. Fundraising: The process of collecting financial resources for a specific purpose, often through soliciting donations.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Solicitation has been a common theme in literature and art, often portraying the power dynamics involved in the act. In music, solicitation can be found in various genres, from pop to blues.

How to Memorize "solicit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of asking for something, such as a person extending their hand and speaking the word 'solicit'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of asking for something, like 'request' or 'petition'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin 'solicitus', meaning 'anxious or concerned'.

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