səˈlɪsɪt v. (solicited, soliciting) 1 tr. & (foll. by for) intr.
ask repeatedly or earnestly
for or
seek or
invite (business etc.). 2 tr. (often foll. by for)
make a
request or
petition to (a person). 3 tr.
accost (a person)
and offer one's services as a
prostitute. øøsolicitation n. [ME f. OF solliciter f. L sollicitare
agitate f. sollicitus
anxious f. sollus
entire + citus
past part., = set in motion]