Solicited Meaning in English

word · lemma: solicit

US

səˈɫɪsɪtɪd

suh-LIH-sih-tid

UK

səlˈɪsɪtɪd

suh-LIH-sih-tid

Definition

Asked for something, especially formally or officially. Often used for money, information, or help that is requested from someone.

Usage & Nuances

'Solicited' appears in formal writing, business, or legal contexts. Typical collocations: 'solicited advice', 'solicited funds'. It is often the opposite of 'unsolicited'. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: solicitado
• Portuguese (BR): solicitado
• Portuguese (PT): solicitado
• Chinese (Simplified): 被请求的 - 被征求的
• Chinese (Traditional): 被請求的 - 被徵求的
• Hindi: मांगा गया
• Arabic: مطلوب - مُلْتَمَس
• Bengali: অনুরোধ করা - চাওয়া - আহ্বান করা
• Russian: запрошенный - затребованный - просил
• Japanese: 要請された - 求められた
• Vietnamese: được yêu cầu - được đề nghị
• Korean: 요청된 - 구한
• Turkish: talep edilen - istenen
• Urdu: درخواست کردہ - مانگا گیا
• Indonesian: diminta - diajukan

Example Sentences

They solicited donations for the new hospital.

basic

Her opinion was solicited during the meeting.

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The company solicited feedback from customers.

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Any solicited advice was greatly appreciated by the new team member.

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She only responded to solicited emails, ignoring the rest.

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All offers must be solicited through the official channel online.

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