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PETITION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Petition.

Petition - as a noun

A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
postulationrequest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contentmessagesubject mattersubstance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Petition - as a verb

Write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ask forbespeakcall forquestrequest
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The students started a petition to save the school's art program."
"She created a petition to ban single-use plastic bags in her city."
"The online petition received thousands of signatures in just a few days."
"The workers organized a petition demanding better working conditions."
"The community members submitted a petition to city council asking for a new park."
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Word Game Points

Is PETITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, petition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PETITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PETITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, petition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PETITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PETITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, petition is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PETITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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