solicited
Americanadjective
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sought by means of a request or invitation; asked for.
The journal publishes both solicited and unsolicited articles.
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asked or invited to do, provide, or contribute to something.
She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and serves as a solicited reviewer of NASA education products.
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approached with an offer to engage in the exchange of sex for money.
A police officer was arrested after literally being caught on duty with his pants down in the company of a solicited prostitute.
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influenced or incited to action, especially wrong or illegal action.
If the solicited party accomplishes the contemplated act, the one who instigated it may be punished as an accessory.
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Solicited by others, one should say only what is correct after settling it with the aid of reflection.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
Solicited by her confidential friend, Miss Belrose, to confide her affliction, she only answered: 'Oh! my Johnny G——'s gone for a soldier—to play billiards with him!
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various
Solicited by me, O fool, thou didst not, from avarice, give the Pandavas their paternal share, acting according to the counsels of Shakuni!
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
Solicited on all sides, Louis at last yielded.
From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)
Solicited by suitors he always said, "I give" but never the words "I have not!"
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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