<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.</li><li>to entreat or petition (someone or some agency).</li><li>to seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action.</li><li>to offer to have sex with in exchange for money.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person who is held in custody, especially for a political offense or for questioning.</li></ul>