solicit

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To persistently endeavor to obtain an object, or bring about an event.
2. 2
   To woo; to court.
3. 3
   To persuade or incite one to commit some act, especially illegal or sexual behavior.
4. 4
   To offer to perform sexual activity, especially when for a payment.
5. 5
   To make a petition.
6. 6
   To disturb or trouble; to harass.
7. 7
   To urge the claims of; to plead; to act as solicitor for or with reference to.
8. 8
   To disturb; to disquiet.

Noun

1. 1
   Solicitation.