petitioned

pe·ti·tion

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [puh-tish-uh n]
- /pəˈtɪʃ ən/
- /pəˈtɪʃ.ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-tish-uh n]
- /pəˈtɪʃ ən/

Definitions of petitioned word

noun petitioned 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 petitioned 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 petitioned something that is sought by request or entreaty: to receive one's full petition. 1
noun petitioned Law. an application for a court order or for some judicial action. 1
verb with object petitioned to beg for or request (something). 1
verb with object petitioned 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 petitioned

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 Petitioned

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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petitioned 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.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for petitioned

noun petitioned

counterclaimed — Simple past tense and past participle of counterclaim.

verb petitioned

dunned — to make repeated and insistent demands upon, especially for the payment of a debt.
entreated — Simple past tense and past participle of entreat.
litigated — Simple past tense and past participle of litigate.
lobbied — an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.

All 5 Synonyms of petitioned