SOLICITS Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

solicits

verb

present tense third-person singular of solicit

as in interviews

to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information solicited several opinions about which job he should accept

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reports

as in seeks

to make a request for always ready to solicit donations for a charity

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as in asks

to make a request of solicited him to join the team

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as in begs

to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner solicit the President for relief funds

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as in tempts

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage how many men have been solicited into purchasing bogus aids for "male enhancement" by shameless appeals to their vanity?

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Recent Examples of solicits The website solicits donations in British pounds, among other currency. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026 This annual global competition solicits innovative solutions from startups, grassroots organizations, universities, and others working to bridge the digital divide. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 Oct. 2026 Ty Holmes, chief impact officer for Curriculum Associates, said the company continuously solicits feedback and tries to make changes to address complaints. — Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 12 May 2026 The jury was instructed on the law of parties that holds a person criminally responsible for the conduct of another person if the defendant solicits, encourages, directs or aids the other person to commit an offense. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026 For example, in a typical investment scheme, a person solicits money from a group of individuals and promises to invest their money in a particular way, such as in crypto or in the stock market. — Robert L. Boone, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The organization puts on talks and networking events for women of color in Sacramento, and solicits sponsorships from companies like AT&T and the California Faculty Association. — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026 The outlet still solicits and publishes grievances from their readers each year. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025 The company actively solicits car buyers who might not be able to get financing elsewhere, with promises that 99% of borrowers are approved. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicits

Verb

David Remnick interviews Gina Hinojosa, the state’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on how voters may be disenchanted enough to finally make that happen again.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Your Reporter in Broomfield Sarah Horbacewicz interviews Larry Cooper about Eagle Trace Golf Club.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of interviews

Verb

The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The end of Vucic’s reign now ushers in a period of uncertainty as the disparate Student List seeks to establish a new order in the country.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeks

Verb

The agency asks that anyone with information that can assist in the investigation contact them at 734-240-7725 or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAK-UP.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
If anyone asks, say that your mom is in the restroom, then go out the back.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of asks

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When Sita begs Rama to follow a demon disguised as a beautiful golden deer, Rama draws a magical protective circle around the princess and instructs her to stay within the circle’s borders.

— Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
The actress is an enormously entertaining presence, and the premise practically begs for an explosive music video finale.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of begs

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Plus, Louis Menand probes the business of punctuation, and Margaret Talbot surveys the literature on the question of why fewer people are choosing to have children.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
The index also surveys a variety of miscellaneous costs, including for prepared food and personal services.

— Ava Hu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveys

Verb

The suit also requests an assessment of potential future civil penalties against the city, per the motion.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The older man, plagued by an unknown illness, requests the narrator bury him and return to the location later, but bids him not to tell others of his death.

— Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of requests

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With drooping eyebrows, Hollywell bids farewell and invites me to hang out again tomorrow.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
The public promenade that wraps around the bay in front of the hotel invites walkers, runners, and bikers to explore the historic pathway that leads to the thick, lush pine forest at the edge of the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026