Solicits

verb

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

Definition

  1. (verb) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event. “to solicit alms, or a favour”
  2. (verb) To woo; to court.
  3. (verb) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior. “If you want to lose your virginity, you should try to solicit some fine looking women.”
  4. (verb) To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment. “My girlfriend tried to solicit me for sex, but I was tired.”
  5. (verb) To make a petition.
  6. (verb) To disturb or trouble; to harass.
  7. (verb) To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
  8. (verb) To disturb; to disquiet.

Word stats

  • Solicits contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Solicits mean?

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

How many letters are in Solicits?

Solicits has 8 letters.

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