solicit
/səˈlɪsɪt/
Dictionary
noun
- Solicitation
verb
- To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
"to solicit alms, or a favour"
- To woo; to court.
- 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."
- To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
"My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired."
- To make a petition.
- To disturb or trouble; to harass.
- To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
- To disturb; to disquiet.
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