solicit

intransitive verb

To seek to obtain by persuasion, entreaty, or formal application.

intransitive verb

To petition persistently; importune.

intransitive verb

To commit the criminal offense of enticing or inciting (another) to commit an illegal act.

intransitive verb

To approach or accost (a person) with an offer of sex in exchange for payment.

intransitive verb

To make solicitation or petition for something desired.

intransitive verb

To approach or accost someone with an offer of sex in exchange for payment.

noun

Solicitation; request.

To arouse or excite to action; summon; invite; tempt; allure; entice.

In criminal law:

To incite (another) to commit a crime.