solicited
Asked for formally
Solicited describes something that was asked for or requested.
A solicited opinion was invited, unlike one offered without prompting.
Solicited donations came in response to an appeal.
The word often appears in contrast with unsolicited: solicited feedback versus the unsolicited kind that arrives uninvited.
In legal contexts, solicited can describe criminal activity that was encouraged or requested by another party.
Much wanted by many
- wantedLonged for
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- invitedFormally asked to attend
- requestedAsked for specifically
courted · pursued · approached · canvassed · targeted · recruited · headhunted
Formal act of seeking
- inquiryRequest for information
- applicationFormal request document
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- petitionFormal written appeal
appeal · bid · tender · invitation · submission · query · approach · requisition
Bestow or award money
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- contributionSomething given to help
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
patronage · endowment · philanthropy · crowdfunding · benefactor · subsidy · underwriting · pledge
Favorable opinion given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- backingAid or sponsorship
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- advocacyPleading for a cause
validation · sanction · consent · endorsement · affirmation · testimonial · feedback · input
sought-after
Much wanted by many
requested · courted · pursued · approached · canvassed · targeted · recruited · headhunted
request
Formal act of seeking
- inquiryRequest for information
- applicationFormal request document
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
petition · appeal · bid · tender · invitation · submission · query · approach · requisition · canvass
grant
Bestow or award money
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- contributionSomething given to help
fundraising · patronage · endowment · philanthropy · crowdfunding · benefactor · subsidy · underwriting · pledge · appeal
approval
Favorable opinion given
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- backingAid or sponsorship
- recommendationAdvised course of action
advocacy · validation · sanction · consent · endorsement · affirmation · testimonial · feedback · input · opinion
solicitedunsolicited
Not asked for
volunteered · spontaneous · unprompted · unbidden · unrequested
- no solicitingSign refusing salespeople
- solicitor generalGovernment's chief appellate lawyer
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