Synonyms for

Soliciting

Verb / sʌˈlɪsʌtɪŋ / Another word for soliciting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Soliciting means to ask for or try to obtain something from someone. It can also refer to the act of offering something for sale or trying to persuade someone to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

beg romance solicit tap accost court hook woo requesting asking begging petitioning appealing pleading urging proposing offering selling promoting marketing advertising pitching persuading convincing coaxing encouraging enticing luring

Example sentences

  1. She was soliciting donations for her charity.
  2. The salesman was soliciting customers to buy his product.
  3. The young boy was soliciting his mother for a new toy.
  4. The politician was soliciting votes from the crowd.
  5. The artist was soliciting feedback on her latest painting.

Quotes

  • "I'm not soliciting sympathy. I'm just telling you how it is."
  • - Gordon Parks
  • "I'm trying to be as honest as I can. That's what I'm trying to do. I'm not trying to be a good person. I'm just trying to be honest. It's a matter of being honest. I don't think I'm soliciting anything."

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