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solicitation

Pronunciation: [səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən]

Word

Learn how to use solicitation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) when someone asks for help or support, often related to money or resources. It's like when a charity asks you to donate or a company tries to sell you something.

Example

The school sent out a solicitation for donations to support its programs.

Example

There was no solicitation for money at the event, everyone was just having fun.

Example

Did you receive any solicitation letters from local charities?

Context: “law”

(noun) when someone tries to persuade someone else to do something illegal or inappropriate. It's like when someone asks you to do something against the rules.

Example

The police arrested someone for solicitation when they offered money for illegal services.

Example

She was not involved in any solicitation that broke the law.

Example

What do you think happens during a case of solicitation?

Context: “communication”

(noun) the act of requesting or asking for something in a formal way. This could be about anything, like asking for help or information.

Example

His solicitation for information about the project was well-received.

Example

Her solicitation for help was ignored by everyone around her.

Example

Can you give an example of a solicitation you made recently?

How to pronounce solicitation

Pronunciation: [səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən]

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