Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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solicit | No | No | Yes | No |
buttonhole | Yes | No | Yes | No |
solicit (noun) | buttonhole (noun) |
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a hole through which buttons are pushed |
solicit (verb) | buttonhole (verb) |
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make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently | detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors |
approach with an offer of sexual favors | |
incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination | |
make a solicitation or petition for something desired | |
make amorous advances towards |