soliciting

American  

[suh-lis-i-ting] / səˈlɪs ɪ tɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of requesting something, especially money.

   Deceptive advertising, soliciting, and recruitment are prohibited on campus.

2. the act of offering to exchange money for sex.

   One man, arrested twice for online soliciting, was rearrested while on a work release program.

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Etymology

Origin of soliciting

solicit ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

One member launched a GoFundMe page soliciting donations to help cover basic living expenses.

From MarketWatch

The court proceedings caused a stir after the plaintiffs submitted a sworn declaration from a former GSA official who said the White House is soliciting bids to demolish several historic office buildings in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fisher has since used a higher valuation in soliciting investors.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, state regulators are soliciting ideas for new ways to encourage EV adoption.

From Los Angeles Times

A Commerce document soliciting funding applications says the deals might include warrants, licenses to intellectual property, royalties or revenue sharing in addition to equity stakes.

From The Wall Street Journal