OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 25450

solicit

/səˈlɪsɪt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
solicitar
To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
I view my crime, but kindle at the view, Repent old pleasures, and solicit new. Did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me?
to solicit alms, or a favour
cortejar
To woo; to court.
American railroads are not permitted to operate long-haul road routes, but the I.C.C. decision of 1954 did permit them to solicit trailer business in, say, New York for Chicago pro…
solicitar
To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
Sounds and some tangible qualities fail not to solicit their proper senses, and force an entrance to the mind.
That fruit […] sollicited her longing eye.
yirar
To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.
solicitar
To make a petition.
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