solicit
verb (used with object)
to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc..
has solicited
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present perfectof solicit (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Lurie has solicited over $40 million in private donations, and a City Hall-aligned group has raised over $60 million in donations and commitments for downtown revitalization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Airbnb.org has solicited $9 million in donations from individuals and companies since the start of the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025
Harris has not publicly said why he has solicited so many limited partners to be involved with the Commanders.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
For more than 40 years he has solicited it; for the past 20, on This Morning, he has specialised in it.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2023
This fish has had a prejudice to overcome, although in all modesty it has solicited nothing but the favour of being allowed to escape being eaten.
From One of Life's Slaves by Jessie Muir
