solicit

(verb) make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently. Synonyms: beg, tap. Examples: "Henry iv solicited the pope for a divorce." "My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities."

(verb) make amorous advances towards. Synonyms: woo, court, romance. Example: "John is courting mary."

(verb) approach with an offer of sexual favors. Synonyms: hook, accost. Examples: "He was solicited by a prostitute." "The young man was caught soliciting in the park."

(verb) incite, move, or persuade to some act of lawlessness or insubordination. Example: "He was accused of soliciting his colleagues to destroy the documents."

(verb) make a solicitation or petition for something desired. Example: "She is too shy to solicit."