1. to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
2. to approach someone offering services, especially for business purposes
3. to try to persuade someone to do something wrong or illegal
Usage: legal

Examples

• The charity solicited donations from local businesses.
• Door-to-door salespeople solicited customers in the neighborhood.
• The organization solicited volunteers for the community event.
• She solicited advice from her mentor before making the decision.
• The company solicited bids from several contractors.
• He was arrested for soliciting someone to commit fraud.
• The politician solicited support from various interest groups.