PETITION Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word petition. (close relations)
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prayer | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) • reverent petition to a deity • earnest or urgent request • a fixed text used in praying • someone who prays to God | ||||||||
request | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • the verbal act of requesting verb • express the need or desire for • ask (a person) to do something • inquire for (information) | ||||||||
appeal | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • earnest or urgent request • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • (law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial • request for a sum of money verb • take a court case to a higher court for review • request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection • be attractive to • challenge (a decision) • cite as an authority; resort to | ||||||||
application | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose • a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school • the work of applying something • a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task • liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin • a diligent effort • the action of putting something into operation | ||||||||
call | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course • a method of contacting a person by phone • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a demand • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a brief social visit • a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement • a demand for a show of hands in a card game • a request • an instruction that interrupts the program being executed • a visit in an official or professional capacity • (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee • the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • utter a sudden loud cry • order, request, or command to come • pay a brief visit • call a meeting; invite or command to meet • read aloud to check for omissions or absentees • send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message • utter a characteristic note or cry • stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • make a stop in a harbour • demand payment of (a loan) • make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands • give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance • indicate a decision in regard to • make a prediction about; tell in advance • present for redemption before maturation • challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense • declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee • lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal • order or request or give a command for • order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role • utter in a loud voice or announce • challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of • consider or regard as being • rouse somebody from sleep with a call | ||||||||
charge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an impetuous rush toward someone or something • (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense • the price charged for some article or service • the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • a special assignment that is given to a person or group • a person committed to your care • financial liabilities (such as a tax) • (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object • the swift release of a store of affective force • request for payment of a debt • a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something • an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence • heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield • a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time verb • to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle • blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against • demand payment • move quickly and violently • assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to • file a formal charge against • make an accusatory claim • fill or load to capacity • enter a certain amount as a charge • cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution • give over to another for care or safekeeping • pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt • lie down on command, of hunting dogs • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • place a heraldic bearing on • provide (a device) with something necessary • direct into a position for use • impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to • instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence • instruct or command with authority • attribute responsibility to • set or ask for a certain price • cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on • energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge • saturate | ||||||||
claim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an assertion of a right (as to money or property) • an assertion that something is true or factual • demand for something as rightful or due • an informal right to something • an established or recognized right • a demand verb • assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing • demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to • ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example • lay claim to; as of an idea • take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs | ||||||||
cry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate) • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a fit of weeping • the characteristic utterance of an animal verb • utter a sudden loud cry • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy • proclaim or announce in public • demand immediate action • utter a characteristic sound • bring into a particular state by crying | ||||||||
demand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an urgent or peremptory request • the ability and desire to purchase goods and services • required activity • the act of demanding • a condition requiring relief verb • request urgently and forcefully • require as useful, just, or proper • claim as due or just • lay legal claim to • summon to court • ask to be informed of | ||||||||
desire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state • an inclination to want things • something that is desired verb • feel or have a desire for; want strongly • expect and wish • express a desire for | ||||||||
entreaty | nounn | |||||||
noun • earnest or urgent request | ||||||||
invocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service • an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil • calling up a spirit or devil • the act of appealing for help | ||||||||
plea | nounn | |||||||
noun • a humble request for help from someone in authority • (law) a defendant's answer by a factual matter (as distinguished from a demurrer) • an answer indicating why a suit should be dismissed | ||||||||
requisition | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use • an official form on which a request is made • seizing property that belongs to someone else and holding it until profits pay the demand for which it was seized verb • make a formal request for official services • demand and take for use or service, especially by military or public authority for public service | ||||||||
solicitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status • request for a sum of money • the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money) | ||||||||
suit | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy • (slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit • a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage) • a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank • playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color verb • be agreeable or acceptable to • be agreeable or acceptable • accord or comport with • enhance the appearance of | ||||||||
supplication | nounn | |||||||
noun • a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service • a humble request for help from someone in authority • the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving) | ||||||||
wish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a specific feeling of desire • an expression of some desire or inclination • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • the particular preference that you have verb • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • make or express a wish • feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of • order politely; express a wish for • invoke upon | ||||||||
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orison | nounn | |||||||
noun • reverent petition to a deity | ||||||||