Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsɪt/
verb to ask for or try to obtain something from someone, especially money, votes, or information
A1 I solicited donations for the charity event.
A2 She solicited feedback from her coworkers on the new project.
B1 The company solicited bids from various vendors for the construction project.
B2 The lawyer solicited information from witnesses to build a strong case.
C1 The politician solicited support from constituents for the upcoming election.
C2 The marketing team solicited input from focus groups before launching the new product.
formal The company decided to solicit bids from multiple vendors for the new project.
informal I'm not sure if it's appropriate to solicit donations from our coworkers for the office party.
slang I heard he's been soliciting for some extra cash on the side.
figurative Her provocative outfit seemed to solicit unwanted attention from strangers.
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