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solicited

UK
/səˈlɪs.ɪ.tɪd/
US
/səˈlɪsɪtɪd/

Translations

solicitedpast participle
UK
/səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
US
/səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
sollicitéSe dit surtout d’une demande, d’un avis, d’une aide ou d’un service.
The solicited feedback from the customers helped improve the product.
Le retour sollicité auprès des clients a permis d’améliorer le produit.
Additional translations
demandéPlus général; s’emploie quand l’idée principale est celle de quelque chose requis ou recherché.
solicitverb

solicited

Past Simple

solicited
Past Simple
solicited
Past Participle
soliciting
Gerund
UK
/səˈlɪs.ɪt/
US
/səˈlɪsɪt/
The charity organization decided to solicit donations from local businesses.
L’organisation caritative a décidé de solliciter des dons auprès des entreprises locales.
démarcherDans le domaine commercial.
The salesperson tried to solicit customers by offering free samples.
Le commercial a essayé de démarcher des clients en offrant des échantillons gratuits.
racolerEn parlant de prostitution.
She was arrested for soliciting outside the hotel.
Elle a été arrêtée pour racolage devant l’hôtel.
Additional translations
solliciterSens juridique ou formel, avec idée d’incitation à une action répréhensible.
Synonyms
request
seek
ask for
entreat
implore
petition
beseech
urge

Definitions

solicitedpast participle
Requested or sought after, often in reference to advice, opinions, or services.
The solicited feedback from the customers helped improve the product.
solicitverb
To ask for or try to obtain something from someone.
The charity organization decided to solicit donations from local businesses.
To approach someone with an offer or request, often in a persistent manner.
The salesperson tried to solicit customers by offering free samples.
To seek to influence or incite someone to do something, often illegal or unethical.
The undercover officer was tasked with catching those who solicit bribes.
Of a prostitute, to offer sexual services for payment, especially by accosting potential clients in a public place.
She was arrested for soliciting outside the hotel.
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