petition
10 points
English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #7,932
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Definitions
noun
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
verb
write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pʌtˈɪʃʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural petitions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
positionmissionconditionpermissioncompetitiontraditioncommissionauditionadditionsuspicionambitiontransmissionmusicianmagicianexpeditionpolitician
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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