Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsɪt/

Definitions of solicit

verb to ask for or try to obtain something from someone, especially money, votes, or information

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of solicit in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of solicit

past tense

solicited

plural

solicits

comparative

more solicitous

superlative

most solicitous

present tense

soliciting

future tense

will solicit

perfect tense

have solicited

continuous tense

is soliciting

singular

solicitor

positive degree

solicitous

infinitive

to solicit

gerund

soliciting

participle

solicited

Origin and Evolution of solicit

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'solicit' originated from the Latin word 'solicitare', which means to disturb or agitate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'solicit' has evolved to include the act of asking for something or seeking something from someone, often in a formal or persistent manner.