Solicit Definition & Meaning
solicit
- verb
- make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently; "Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce"; "My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities"
- make amorous advances towards; "John is courting Mary"
- approach with an offer of sexual favors; "he was solicited by a prostitute"; "The young man was caught soliciting in the park"
- incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination; "He was accused of soliciting his colleagues to destroy the documents"
- make a solicitation or petition for something desired; "She is too shy to solicit"
"Solicit" in song lyrics
See how solicit is used in real songs:
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"Be prolific don't solicit"
Maestro Fresh Wes — Check My Vernacular -
"Solicit"
M-Flo — Prism -
"no solicit"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with solicit
Usage tips for "solicit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "solicit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for solicit to find words that pair well.