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solicited

/səˈlɪsɪtɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To ask for something, especially politely or urgently.


Synonyms

worry , supplicate , thig , plead , address , romance , appeal , request
Rhymes
Words rhyming with solicited
compelled , relentless , yielded
Variants
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solicit , solicited , soliciting , solicits
Forms
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past tense: solicited, past participle: solicited, gerund: soliciting


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'soliciter', meaning 'to ask for' or 'to beseech'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'solicited' is often used in the context of job interviews, where employers 'solicit' applications from potential candidates.

  2. In some legal contexts, 'solicitation' refers to the act of asking someone to commit a crime.


Related Concepts
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  1. request: A formal or polite way of asking for something.

  2. persuasion: The act of trying to convince someone to believe or do something.


Culture
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In literature, 'solicited' is often used to describe a character who is persistently asking for something or trying to persuade someone. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that invites the viewer to come closer and examine it more closely.

How to Memorize "solicited"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone politely asking for something. Visualize the body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'solicited' with 'request' or 'plea'. Remember that it means 'to ask for something'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first few letters of the word 'solicited': S-O-L-I-C-I-T-E-D. Each letter represents a word that reminds you of the meaning.


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