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solicit in Finnish

solicit in Finnish is penätä, pyytää, tavoitella — solicit means to ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.

solicit in Finnish

penätä
verb
(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
pyytää
verb
(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
tavoitella
verb
(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
kosiskella
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
liehitellä
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
riiata
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
viekoitella
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
vokotella
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
houkutella
verb
(transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
vikitellä
verb
(transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
vokotella
verb
(transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
tarjoutua
verb
(transitive) To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
tyrkyttää
verb
(transitive) To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
anoa
verb
To make a petition.
pyytää
verb
To make a petition.

What does "solicit" mean?

  1. verb To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.
    "The charity solicited donations from local businesses."
  2. verb To offer sex for money, especially in public.
    "He was arrested for soliciting near the train station."

solicit in a sentence

  • The charity solicited donations from local businesses.
  • The magazine solicits reader feedback every issue.
  • He was arrested for soliciting near the train station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "solicit" in Finnish?

"solicit" in Finnish is penätä, pyytää, tavoitella. solicit means: To ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.

How do you use "solicit" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity solicited donations from local businesses." In Finnish, "solicit" is penätä, pyytää, tavoitella.

Are there other ways to say "solicit" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 13 translations listed for "solicit": penätä, pyytää, tavoitella, kosiskella, liehitellä, riiata.

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