noun
Uncommon
solicitation
suh-lih-sih-TAY-shuhn
Solicitation (noun) means the act of asking for something, such as money, support, or business. Example: “The nonprofit sent out a mass solicitation for year-end donations.”
noun
1
The act of asking for something, such as money, support, or business.
"The nonprofit sent out a mass solicitation for year-end donations."
2
In law, the crime of asking or urging someone to commit an illegal act.
"He was charged with solicitation to commit fraud."
How to use solicitation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal request or appeal — or, in law, the crime of urging someone else to break the law.
Common pairings
solicitation of funds
charged with solicitation
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Word forms
- Plural
- solicitations
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Etymology
From Latin sollicitātiō, related to solicit.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for solicitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “solicitation” mean?
The word “solicitation” means the act of asking for something, such as money, support, or business. In plain terms, a formal request or appeal — or, in law, the crime of urging someone else to break the law.
How do you pronounce “solicitation”?
“Solicitation” is pronounced suh-lih-sih-TAY-shuhn (/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “solicitation” in a sentence?
Here is “solicitation” used in a sentence: “The nonprofit sent out a mass solicitation for year-end donations.”
What part of speech is “solicitation”?
“Solicitation” is a noun.
Where does the word “solicitation” come from?
The word “solicitation” comes from Latin. From Latin sollicitātiō, related to solicit.
Is “solicitation” a common word?
“Solicitation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “solicitation” have?
“Solicitation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of asking for something, such as money, support, or business.
