CEFR B2

solicit

verb

Meaning

To ask for or try to obtain something, especially from many people.

Examples

They were arrested for soliciting prostitution.
The organization is trying to solicit funds for a new hospital wing.

Synonyms: ask, request, appeal, petition

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solicit (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /səˈlɪsɪt/

Definition

To ask for or try to obtain something, especially from many people.

Examples

They were arrested for soliciting prostitution.
The organization is trying to solicit funds for a new hospital wing.
He was approached by someone soliciting signatures for a petition.

How to Use solicit

solicit for (prepositional phrase): To ask for something, especially money or support, for a particular purpose or cause. — "They were soliciting for contributions to the local food bank."
solicit from (prepositional phrase): To ask for something from a specific group of people or source. — "The company plans to solicit investments from venture capitalists."

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