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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The agency would have to solicit public comment and an advisory committee of health and pharmacy experts would have to review the FDA’s research.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 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

“If WBD calls a special meeting ahead of its annual meeting to vote on the Netflix Agreement, Paramount will solicit proxies against such approval,” Ellison added.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

She was too shy to solicit orders, so I did it for her.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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