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
Musk has solicited employees on X, formerly Twitter, the social media platform he owns.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2024
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
After the traffic department has solicited the business for the company, it is the duty of the operating department to render the services required by the traffic department.
From Business English A Practice Book by Rose Buhlig
