noun
Uncommon
soliciting
Soliciting (noun) means the act of asking for money, business, or, illegally, for paid sex. Example: “Signs near the mall warned against soliciting without a permit.”
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The act of asking for money, business, or, illegally, for paid sex.
"Signs near the mall warned against soliciting without a permit."
How to use soliciting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of asking for something — often used for street solicitation, whether commercial or illegal.
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- Plural
- solicitings
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What does “soliciting” mean?
The word “soliciting” means the act of asking for money, business, or, illegally, for paid sex. In plain terms, the ongoing act of asking for something — often used for street solicitation, whether commercial or illegal.
How do you use “soliciting” in a sentence?
Here is “soliciting” used in a sentence: “Signs near the mall warned against soliciting without a permit.”
What part of speech is “soliciting”?
“Soliciting” is a noun.
Is “soliciting” a common word?
“Soliciting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
