solicitation
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.”
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.
Word forms
solicitations plural
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The nonprofit sent out a mass _____ for year-end donations.
Etymology
From Latin sollicitātiō, related to solicit.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for solicitation
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.