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soliciting

v.
C1 Advanced US //səˈɫɪsətɪŋ// UK //səlˈɪsɪtɪŋ// so·lic·it·ing

v. to ask someone for something, such as money, help, or information. You often see this word in business or legal situations.

v. to request or entreat someone for something, such as assistance, information, or financial contributions. Often carries a formal or professional tone; in legal contexts, it may refer specifically to offering services for sale or requesting immoral acts.


SIMPLE

The charity is soliciting donations for the new hospital.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee spent the afternoon soliciting feedback from local residents regarding the proposed park renovations.

COMPLEX

By soliciting expert testimony from various fields, the investigative team ensured that their final report would be both comprehensive and scientifically sound.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and typically takes a direct object representing the thing being requested.

Pitfall

soliciting for donationssoliciting donationsSolicit is a transitive verb; it takes the object directly without the preposition 'for'.

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