solicit

• فعل يُستخدم لطلب شيء ما أو التماسه، مثل المعلومات أو الدعم أو الأعمال، وغالبًا ما يكون الطلب رسميًا أو مُلحًّا.

A verb used to ask for or seek something, such as information, support, or business, often in a formal or persistent manner.

1. Request or seekB2formal

   To ask for something, such as money, help, or information, in a formal or persistent way.

   طلب رسمي

   • The charity solicited donations for the homeless shelter.
   • She solicited advice from her colleagues before making a decision.
   • The company is soliciting feedback from its customers.

   المرادفاتask forbeseechcanvassentreatimploreimportunepetitionrequestseek

   الأضدادdeclinedenyrefuse

2. Approach for sexC1formal

   To approach someone with an offer of sexual services, typically in exchange for money.

   طلب الجنس مقابل المال

   • He was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.
   • The law prohibits soliciting in public places.
   • She was charged with soliciting for the purpose of prostitution.

   المرادفاتhustleproposition

3. Make romantic advancesC1formal

   To make amorous or romantic advances toward someone.

   التودد الرومانسي

   • He was known for soliciting women at parties.
   • She felt uncomfortable when he solicited her with unwanted attention.
   • The novel describes how the protagonist solicits the affections of a married woman.

   المرادفاتcourtpursueromancewoo

4. Incite to wrongdoingC2formal

   To persuade or encourage someone to commit an illegal or rebellious act.

   التحريض على الفعل

   • The leader was accused of soliciting his followers to riot.
   • They were charged with soliciting others to commit fraud.
   • The speech was seen as soliciting insubordination among the troops.

   المرادفاتabetencouragefomentinciteinstigateprovoke

5. Petition formallyB2formal

   To make a formal request or petition for something desired.

   التقدم بطلب رسمي

   • The organization solicited the government for funding.
   • Citizens can solicit the council for changes in local policy.
   • He solicited the committee for approval of his project.

   المرادفاتappealapplyaskpetitionrequestseek