solicit
verb [ T ]
uk/səˈlɪsɪt/ usto ask someone for money:
He created a company website to solicit donations for victims of the disaster.
solicit sth from sb The group had plans to solicit money from professionals such as doctors and lawyers.
to ask someone for information or help:
The building company will circulate details of proposed developments and solicit feedback.
to contact possible customers in order to sell a product:
It generated about 40% of its new customers through telemarketers hired to call and solicit potential customers.
Insurance agents cannot solicit business at your home without an appointment.