verb
1.
to seek (as advertising, orders, or votes) especially on a large scale
solicited contributions all over the district
Synonyms: canvass, drum, drum up
Related Word: ask, request; beg, beseech, implore; claim, demand, exact
2.
Synonyms: ask 2, bespeak, desire, request
Related Word: apply, go, refer, resort, turn
3.
Synonyms: demand 1, call, challenge, claim, exact, postulate, require, requisition