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- [puh-tish-uh n]
- /pəˈtɪʃ ən/
- /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puh-tish-uh n]
- /pəˈtɪʃ ən/
Definitions of petition word
- noun petition a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. 1
- noun petition a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer: a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength. 1
- noun petition something that is sought by request or entreaty: to receive one's full petition. 1
- noun petition Law. an application for a court order or for some judicial action. 1
- verb with object petition to beg for or request (something). 1
- verb with object petition to address a formal petition to (a sovereign, a legislative body, etc.): He received everything for which he had petitioned the king. 1
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Origin of petition
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English peticioun (< Middle French peticion) < Latin petītiōn- (stem of petītiō) a seeking out, equivalent to petīt(us) (past participle of petere to seek) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Petition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
petition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
petition usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for petition
noun petition
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- appeal — If you appeal to someone to do something, you make a serious and urgent request to them.
- application — An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
- ave — the salutation “ave.”.
- aves — the class of vertebrates comprising the birds
verb petition
- apply — If you apply for something such as a job or membership of an organization, you write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for it.
- ask — If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.
- beg — If you beg someone to do something, you ask them very anxiously or eagerly to do it.
- beseech — If you beseech someone to do something, you ask them very eagerly and anxiously.
- bummed — depressed, upset, distressed, annoyed, etc.
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