verb
solicit
suh-LIS-it/səˈlɪsɪt/
To seek something by asking or approaching others.
A volunteer with a collection tin politely solicits a donation.
Etymology
The roots convey being thoroughly stirred up, behind the older meanings “disturb” and “provoke.” The requesting sense shifts that idea toward urging someone to do or provide something.
In context
the board of supervisors instruct county staff to solicit broad input from community members and stakeholder groups in deciding which type of community oversight model to adopt
More examples
- The editor solicits feedback from her readers.
- The committee solicited proposals for a new community center.
- He was arrested for soliciting sex for money.
Forms
solicit · solicits · solicited · soliciting
solicitation noun — The act of asking for something.