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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

the use of the word "solicit"

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01i00I am soliciting for your help02i00. 0-
  

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1i 00Solicit = ask for02i 00. Therefore: 01i 00I am soliciting your help 02i 00(no01i 00 for02i 00). 0-

— Mister Micawber

  • 1i 00Solicit = ask for02i 00.
  • Therefore: 01i 00I am soliciting your help 02i 00(no01i 00 for02i 00).
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1i00Solicit = ask for02i00. Therefore: 01i00I am soliciting your help 02i00(no01i00 for02i00). 01i00Solicit 02i00is a rather formal word, and it also means 01i00approach with an offer of sexual favors02i00, so use it carefully.0-
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0Hi,02br
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00As to the meaning of "solicit," I do agree with you in that it sometimes means entreating/pleading for a sexual favor but that is a small piece of pie in terms of its everyday usage. I have seen it being used in many more different situations. 0-
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Hi, is there another word to use to replace the word "solicit" ie in this sentence:



"... from when an enquiry is solicited.."

Thanks.
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