C2verbformalbusinessmoney
US/səˈlɪs.ɪt/
UK/səˈlɪs.ɪt/
to ask for something such as money, opinions or support, especially in a formal way
In context
The ministry is soliciting public comments on the draft law until the end of May.
The charity solicited donations from local businesses to rebuild the school.
Officials who solicit bribes face long prison sentences.
Words that go with solicit
verb + noun
- solicit feedbackask people for their opinionsThe app team solicits feedback from users after every update.
- solicit donationsask people to give moneyThe charity solicited donations for the flood victims.
- solicit bidsask companies to offer prices for a jobThe council solicited bids for building the new bridge.
- solicit commentsformally ask people to give their viewsThe ministry is soliciting comments on the draft law.