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Definitions

solicit

[suh-lis-it] / səˈlɪs ɪt /
VERB
plead for; try to sell
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask canvass drum up promote require seek
STRONG
accost apply approach beg beseech bespeak bum cadge call challenge claim crave demand desire drum entreat exact go hawk hustle implore importune inquire mooch panhandle peddle petition postulate pray proposition query question refer request requisition resort seduce sponge steer supplicate touch tout turn
WEAK
come on to hit on hit up pass the hat sue for whistle for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer reply
STRONG
avoid conceal dodge give ignore not want offer stop
WEAK
disapprove refuse reject

Example Sentences

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It gave him broader latitude to solicit private donations to solve the city’s problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Friedman struck down on of the restrictions, which indicated that reporters who "solicit" sensitive information could be barred from the building over security risks.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The tender offer was set to expire last week, but Paramount extended the window after failing to solicit sufficient interest among Warner shareholders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Dobrindt said police would launch a publicity campaign to solicit tips and tout the reward, including leaflets and posters in Berlin's subway system.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Those who swelled their little unarmed strength into the reckoning one of leagues, clubs, societies, sisterhoods designed to hold or withhold, move or stay put, make a way, solicit, comfort and ease.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.