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/
Korean meaning: 요청, 간청, 청탁
Korean pronunciation: 설리**시**테이션
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 act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone
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Origin
라틴어 'sollicitare'에서 유래했으며, 원래 '완전히 흔들어 깨우다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '간절히 부탁하다'는 뜻으로 발전했죠.
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“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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