Word Finder - solicits

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To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.

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to solicit alms, or a favour

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To woo; to court.

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To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.

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If you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.

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To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.

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My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.

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To make a petition.

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To disturb or trouble; to harass.

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To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.

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To disturb; to disquiet.

The Author solicits public indulgence; she will, if we mistake not, meet with public approbation.

Stanford additionally solicits brain donations from people to further the research.

The Center is frequently involved in clinical trials and actively solicits patients as participants.

The Internet is teeming with free electronic cards year round, though no season solicits as many selections as Christmas.

This site solicits images from the military to make their themes and include some even more specialized sections such as themes for Navy wives.