solicit

/sษ™หˆlษชsษชt/

IPA: /S AH0 L IH1 S IH0 T/

noun
  1. 1

    Solicitation

verb
  1. 1

    To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.

    โ€œto solicit alms, or a favourโ€

  2. 2

    To woo; to court.

  3. 3

    To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.

    โ€œIf you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.โ€

  4. 4

    To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.

    โ€œMy girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.โ€

  5. 5

    To make a petition.

  6. 6

    To disturb or trouble; to harass.

  7. 7

    To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.

  8. 8

    To disturb; to disquiet.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/solicit