EGAVE

solicit

About 1.15 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. verb To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
    to solicit alms, or a favour
  2. verb To woo; to court.
  3. verb To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
    If you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.
  4. verb To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
    My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.
  5. verb To make a petition.
  6. verb To disturb or trouble; to harass.
  7. verb To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
  8. verb To disturb; to disquiet.

Similar words

woo beg accost romance court tap invite require acquire demand

Often followed by

the a their his your and funds or for from

Word family

solicit bribes solicited solicited bribes soliciting soliciting bribes solicits solicits bribes

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