petitioned

[pəˈtɪʃənd]

petitioned Definition

• 1. make or present a formal request to (an authority) with respect to a particular cause
• 2. make a request of (someone) in this way

Using petitioned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "petitioned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The group petitioned the government to change the law.

• Example

  She petitioned the court for custody of her children.

• Example

  The workers petitioned their employer for better working conditions.

petitioned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for petitioned

• appeal
• plead
• request
• beg
• solicit

Phrases with petitioned

• petition for something

  make a formal request for something, typically in writing

  Example

  The residents petitioned for a new park in their neighborhood.

• petition against something

  make a formal request against something, typically in writing

  Example

  The students petitioned against the university's decision to raise tuition fees.

• petition the Lord

  pray to God for something

  Example

  The congregation petitioned the Lord for peace and prosperity.

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Summary: petitioned in Brief

'Petitioned' [pəˈtɪʃənd] means to make a formal request to an authority or person regarding a specific cause. It can be done in writing or orally, as in 'She petitioned the court for custody of her children.' The phrase 'petition for something' refers to making a formal request for something, while 'petition against something' refers to making a formal request against something. 'Petition the Lord' is a phrase that means to pray to God for something.