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solicit Synonyms

Another word for solicit

Choosing another word for solicit depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To ask for or try to obtain something (such as money, information, support, or business) from someone.

Usage Example

"The nonprofit organization is planning a campaign to request donations from local businesses."

Strongest
request
seek
ask for
Strong
petition
entreat
implore
beseech
importune
call for

• verb (Context 2)

To approach someone with a request or plea for patronage, votes, or financial contributions.

Usage Example

"A sign on the office door clearly stated that salespeople were not allowed to canvass on the premises."

Strongest
canvass
Strong
approach
importune
buttonhole
petition

• verb (Context 3)

To accost someone and offer one's or another's services as a prostitute, or to incite someone to commit an unlawful act.

Usage Example

"The defendant was charged with attempting to proposition an undercover officer."

Strongest
proposition
Strong
accost
entice
incite
instigate

Opposites of solicit

The opposite of solicit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

grant
donate
bestow
deter
dissuade
reject
refuse
turn away
See all opposites of solicit

• Nearby Words

solemnly
solemnness
solenoid
solicit
solicitation
solicitor
solicitously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Solicit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/solicit
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