Definitions for solicits

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solicits so·lic·it

Spelling: [suh-lis-it]

IPA: /səˈlɪs ɪt/

Solicits is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 159 anagrams from letters in solicits (ciilosst).

Definitions for solicits

verb (used with object)

1. to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.:
2. to entreat or petition (someone or some agency):
3. to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action.
4. to offer to have sex with in exchange for money.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a petition or request, as for something desired.
2. to solicit orders or trade, as for a business:
3. to offer to have sex with someone in exchange for money.

Origin of solicits

1400-50; late Middle English soliciten Middle French solliciter Latin sollicitāre to excite, agitate, derivative of sollicitus troubled (soll(us) whole + -i- -i- + citus

Examples for solicits

Does it not, then, justify the man who solicits me in his means of getting money?

Canius then becomes excited; he presses, solicits Pythius to sell him the house.

I have been to see one of my relations, who solicits a favour of you.

But none of them solicits me to stop until the Palazzo Braschi comes into view.

He solicits me, 'To engage my honour to him never to have Mr. Solmes.'

Through the first the world daily solicits our appetite with its food and drink.

Doubtless, Sir, it is because she invites it, and solicits it.

As soon as he recovers from his confusion he solicits the interposition of his neighbour.

The second queen is called Inahanda, who solicits for the Moors.

What is to be done with Egesippus who solicits some employment?