solicitation — the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The university's solicitation letter promised that donating would make alumni feel younger.
- No solicitation signs don't work on my grandmother - she invites every salesperson in for tea.
- The company faced legal issues due to improper solicitation of client information.
solicitation
NOUN[/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/]
the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone
The street vendor's loud solicitation finally convinced a tourist to stop and buy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin sollicitare, meaning 'to shake thoroughly' or 'to disturb.' Over time, the meaning evolved to 'to urge earnestly' or 'to petition,' reflecting a shift from physical agitation to urgent appeal or request.
Breakdown
sollicitare (Latin: to shake, to urge) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result), forming solicitation as the act of soliciting or earnest request.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The university's solicitation letter promised that donating would make alumni feel younger.”
“No solicitation signs don't work on my grandmother - she invites every salesperson in for tea.”
“The company faced legal issues due to improper solicitation of client information.”
“Political solicitation for campaign funds increased dramatically before the election.”
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