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solicited

 

[ səˈlɪsɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

request made

To solicit means to ask for or try to obtain something from someone. It often refers to seeking donations, business, or information, typically in a formal manner.

Synonyms

asked for, begged, peddled, requested

Examples of usage

  • She solicited feedback from her team on the new project.
  • The charity solicited donations for the homeless.
  • He solicited advice before making a big decision.
Context #2 | Verb

business context

In a business context, soliciting can refer to actively seeking clients or customers for services or products. This might involve marketing techniques or direct sales approaches.

Synonyms

approach, court, importune, seek

Examples of usage

  • The sales team solicited new clients at the trade show.
  • They solicited bids from various contractors for the project.
  • She solicited support from local businesses for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "solicited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solicitado

🇮🇳 अनुरोधित

🇩🇪 angefragt

🇮🇩 diminta

🇺🇦 запрошений

🇵🇱 zażądany

🇯🇵 要請された

🇫🇷 sollicité

🇪🇸 solicitado

🇹🇷 talep edilen

🇰🇷 요청된

🇸🇦 مطالب

🇨🇿 požadovaný

🇸🇰 požadovaný

🇨🇳 请求的

🇸🇮 zahtevan

🇮🇸 beðið

🇰🇿 сұралған

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნილი

🇦🇿 tələb olunan

🇲🇽 solicitado

Etymology

The word 'solicit' originates from the Latin word 'sollicitare', which means 'to disturb' or 'to agitate'. The prefix 'sol-' signifies 'from or away', while 'citare' means 'to call' or 'to set in motion'. The term evolved through Old French as 'soliciter' before entering the English language in the late 14th century. Initially, it carried a neutral connotation of asking or requesting. Over the years, the word has gained various implications, particularly in legal and business contexts, where it may indicate more aggressive forms of solicitation, sometimes even linked to the notion of solicitation for immoral purposes. Today, 'solicited' is broadly used in various contexts, from marketing to legal requests.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,935, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.