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solicits

verb

Meaning

  1. To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
  2. To woo; to court.
  3. To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
  4. To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
  5. To make a petition.
  6. To disturb or trouble; to harass.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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