2006-06-19 05:56:01 · 17 answers · asked by larrr1308xxx 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To solicit is simply that someone is seeking something from you. It has neither positive nor negative connotations. That would be entirely dependent on the context of the solicitiation - it may be welcome OR unwelcome depending on your personal interests and values.
2006-06-29 18:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word solicit means different things in different contexts. It means ==>
to approach with a request or plea,
to appeal for,
to accost a person,
to disturb.
We could have seen signboards in Reidential Multi-Flats, 'No Soliciting Allowed'.
She regretted his unsolicited abusive remarks on women
2006-07-01 18:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to allow something.
To solicit an audience with you means you are allowing that person to meet with you.
2006-06-22 06:31:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
request, as in to solicit answers to this question, to request answers to this question
2006-06-19 07:17:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To try to get something by making insistent requests or pleas
2006-06-19 20:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by S2K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to ask for, seek.. "solicit donation, advice, bribes or sex" being the top four that come to mind...
2006-06-19 07:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by howlettlogan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to sell to someone who hasn't requested your services. Door to door salesman
2006-06-29 09:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by jodi M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To ask or make a request for something.
2006-06-26 08:02:49 · answer #8 · answered by fivestarmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to plead something by making insistent requests or plead.or doing an attempt to do something illegal
2006-06-19 06:09:50 · answer #9 · answered by madhu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to propose,,, mainly in the context of proposing services that have not been requested
2006-06-19 06:03:31 · answer #10 · answered by nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋