solicit
/səˈlɪsɪt/verb
Middle School
1
To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
2
To woo; to court.
3
To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
4
To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
5
To make a petition.
6
To disturb or trouble; to harass.
7
To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
8
To disturb; to disquiet.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#archaic#obsolete#rare