vt to disturb; to disquiet;
a latinism rarely used.
2. solicit ·vt to urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
3. solicit ·vt to endeavor to obtain; to seek; to plead for; as, to solicit an office; to solicit a favor.
4. solicit ·vt to ask from with earnestness; to make petition to; to apply to for obtaining something; as, to solicit person for alms.
5. solicit ·vt to awake or excite to action; to rouse desire in; to summon; to appeal to; to invite.