solicit – ask for or try to obtain (something)
(Pronounced suh-lih-sit)
To remember the definition of the word solicit, use the following mnemonic:
A solicitor (solicit) always asks me for money first before carrying out a job.
Examples of solicit in a sentence
They were asked to solicit as many people as possible for sponsors.
The judge would illegally solicit gifts in exchange for a more favourable sentence.
She called a meeting to solicit ideas from the department managers.