Meaning of 'solicit'

verb

make a solicitation or petition for something desired

Example: "They are too shy to solicit."

verb

incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination

Example: "They were accused of soliciting their colleagues to destroy the documents."

verb

approach with an offer of sexual favors

Example: "The stranger was solicited by a prostitute."

Synonyms: hook

verb

make a solicitation or entreaty for something

Synonyms: tap

verb

make amorous advances towards

Synonyms: court