SOLICITATION as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) solicitation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • request for a sum of money
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • an appeal to raise money for starving children
    Hypernyms(s) solicitation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
    Usage Example(s)
    • a solicitation to the king for relief
    Hypernyms(s) solicitation is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)