CEFR C1

petition

noun

Meaning

A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to an authority with regard to a particular cause.

Examples

She signed the petition to stop the construction of the new highway.
The petition gathered over 10,000 signatures in just one week.

Synonyms: request, appeal, plea, application

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petition (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pəˈtɪʃən/

Definition

A formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to an authority with regard to a particular cause.

Examples

She signed the petition to stop the construction of the new highway.
The petition gathered over 10,000 signatures in just one week.
He submitted a petition to the city council asking for better public transportation.

How to Use petition

petition for (prepositional phrase): To make a formal request for something. — "The workers are petitioning for better wages."
petition to (prepositional phrase): To make a formal request to a person or group. — "They petitioned to the king for mercy."
petition against (prepositional phrase): To make a formal request opposing something. — "Residents petitioned against the proposed development."

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