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solicit in German

solicit in German is anfordern, bedrängen, erbitten — solicit means to ask for or try to obtain something, often persistently or formally.

solicit in German

anfordern
verb
(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
bedrängen
verb
(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
erbitten
verb
(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
nachsuchen
verb
(transitive) To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
den Hof machen
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
umwerben
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
werben
verb
(transitive) To woo; to court.
anstiften
verb
(transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
beschwatzen
verb
(transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
überreden
verb
(transitive) To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
belästigen
verb
stören
verb

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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "solicit" in German?

"solicit" in German is anfordern, bedrängen, erbitten. 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 German, "solicit" is anfordern, bedrängen, erbitten.

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

Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "solicit": anfordern, bedrängen, erbitten, nachsuchen, den Hof machen, umwerben.

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