Soliciting: meaning, definitions and examples
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soliciting
[ sษหlษชsษชtษชล ]
business
Asking someone for something, typically money or information, in a persistent or annoying way.
Synonyms
ask for, petition, request, seek.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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soliciting |
Commonly used in formal or professional settings to refer to asking for something, often related to money, support, or participation. Can have a negative connotation when referring to persistent or unwelcome requests.
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request |
Used in both formal and informal situations, but slightly more formal than 'ask for.' It indicates a polite or official asking.
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seek |
Often used in more formal or literary contexts to describe looking for or trying to obtain something. It can imply a prolonged or serious effort.
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ask for |
Used in everyday, informal speech to request something directly from someone. Itโs the most straightforward and versatile option.
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petition |
Often used in legal or formal contexts where a formal request is made, usually in writing, to an authority. Typically involves a collective effort.
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Examples of usage
- He kept soliciting donations from his coworkers for his charity marathon.
- The company was accused of soliciting personal data from its users without their consent.
legal
Seeking something from someone, especially contributions or votes for a cause, typically through formal or official channels.
Synonyms
invite, petition, request, seek.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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seek |
When looking for something or trying to obtain something, often used in a broader context of searching or striving.
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request |
Used for politely or formally asking for something.
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petition |
Used when formally asking for something, usually through a signed document, often for legal or civic purposes.
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invite |
When you want to ask someone to join an event, meeting, or gathering in a friendly or formal manner.
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Examples of usage
- The politician was caught soliciting bribes from local businesses.
- The organization is soliciting support for its upcoming event.
Translations
Translations of the word "soliciting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น solicitar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคเค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช anfordern
๐ฎ๐ฉ meminta
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ prosiฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆๆฑใใ (ใใใใ ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท solliciter
๐ช๐ธ solicitar
๐น๐ท talep etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฒญํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ ลพรกdat
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพiadaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏทๆฑ (qวngqiรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ prositi
๐ฎ๐ธ biรฐja um
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xahiล etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ solicitar
Etymology
The word 'soliciting' comes from the Latin word 'solicitare', which means 'to disturb, agitate, or incite'. It first appeared in English in the late 15th century with the meaning of 'to disturb, trouble, or worry'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage of asking for something in a persistent or formal way.
See also: solicitation, solicitor, solicitors, solicitude, unsolicited.