Lobby and Solicit

Lobby verb - Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors.

Solicit is a synonym for lobby in petition topic. In some cases you can use "Solicit" instead a verb "Lobby", when it comes to topics like press for political action.

Nearby Words: lobbed, lobbying, lobbyist, lobbied, lobbing

Solicit verb - To go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information.

Lobby is a synonym for solicit in ask topic. You can use "Lobby" instead a verb "Solicit", if it concerns topics such as appeal to.

Nearby Words: solicitous, solicitation, solicitor, soliciting