Apply and Solicit

Apply

Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.

Solicit is a synonym for apply in request topic. In some cases you can use "Solicit" instead a verb "Apply", when it comes to topics like ask, enquire after.

Solicit

Solicit verb - To make a request for.
Usage example: always ready to solicit donations for a charity

Apply is a synonym for solicit in plead for topic. You can use "Apply" instead a verb "Solicit".

Common collocations

advice apply advice solicit advice
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