How Do You Spell SOLICIT?

Pronunciation: [səlˈɪsɪt] (IPA)

Solicit is spelled as /səˈlɪsɪt/. The word is of Latin origin, and it means to ask for something, usually in a persistent or urgent manner. The first syllable "so" is pronounced with a schwa sound "sə" followed by "li" pronounced as "li". The second syllable "cit" is pronounced with a short "i" sound "ɪ" and a soft "t" sound. The correct spelling of this word is important to convey the intended meaning in written communication.

SOLICIT Meaning and Definition

1. Solicit is a verb that has several different meanings, depending on the context in which it is used. Generally, it refers to the act of requesting, seeking or inviting someone to do something, usually with the intent of obtaining a specific response, action or favor from them.

   One common usage of solicit is in relation to the act of asking someone for something, typically in a persuasive or persistent manner. For example, a salesperson may solicit potential customers to buy their products or services by presenting persuasive arguments or offers.

   Solicit can also refer to the act of making a formal request for something, often in a written form. This can include soliciting donations, grants or funding for a cause, project or organization. In this context, solicitation often involves actively seeking financial support or contributions from individuals, businesses, or other entities.

   Another meaning of solicit is to seduce, entice or proposition someone for sexual favors or illicit activities. This usage is associated with illegal activities, such as prostitution or solicitation of minors.

   In legal contexts, solicit can refer to inciting or encouraging someone to commit a crime or engage in illegal activities. It can also refer to the attempt to persuade or influence a person to do something, often against their will or better judgment.

   Overall, the term solicit encompasses various actions involving seeking, requesting, begging, or enticing others to perform certain actions, whether that be obtaining a sale, acquiring financial support, engaging in illicit activities, or encouraging illegal behavior.

2. To ask with some degree of earnestness; to entreat; to beseech; to invite, as the attention; to try to obtain.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SOLICIT *

• solicite 55.670103%
• solict 16.4948453%
• solicate 8.2474226%
• solisit 6.185567%
• soliciate 3.0927835%
• silicite 2.0618556%
• solicity 2.0618556%
• solocit 2.0618556%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SOLICIT

• solice
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• folicillitis
• Sylicia
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• Skolocit
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• soricat
• solicitiy
• Soricite

Etymology of SOLICIT

The word "solicit" originated from the Latin verb "solicitare", which was formed by combining "solus" (meaning "alone" or "sole") and "citare" (meaning "to move" or "to set in motion"). In Latin, "solicitare" meant "to disturb", "to agitate", or "to urge". Through French influence, the word was introduced into Middle English as "soliciten" around the 15th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to the act of earnestly or persistently requesting or seeking something, as it is commonly understood today.

Idioms with the word SOLICIT

• solicit for sm or sth The idiom "solicit for someone or something" means to actively seek or request support, assistance, or contributions on behalf of someone or something. It often implies making a direct or persistent appeal for help, whether it be for donations, votes, or any other form of aid.
• solicit sm for sth The idiom "solicit someone for something" means to request or ask someone, usually in a formal manner, in order to obtain something from them. It typically involves seeking someone's advice, opinion, support, or contribution for a specific matter or purpose.

Similar spelling words for SOLICIT

• SLST,
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• XLST,
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• SWLSD,
• WSLSD,
• salceda,
• SLSTA,
• seleucidæ,
• salcette,
• seleucid,
• sciolist,
• soiliest.

Conjugate verb Solicit

CONDITIONAL

I would solicit

you would solicit

he/she/it would solicit

we would solicit

they would solicit

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be soliciting

you would be soliciting

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we would be soliciting

they would be soliciting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have solicit

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will solicit

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be soliciting

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have solicited

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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they will have been soliciting

IMPERATIVE

you solicit

we let´s solicit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to solicit

PAST

I solicited

you solicited

he/she/it solicited

we solicited

they solicited

I solicitted

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he/she/it solicitted

they solicitted

PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

solicited

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been soliciting

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he/she/it had been soliciting

we had been soliciting

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PRESENT

I solicit

you solicit

he/she/it solicits

we solicit

they solicit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am soliciting

you are soliciting

he/she/it is soliciting

we are soliciting

they are soliciting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

soliciting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have solicited

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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