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Petitioned Meaning in English

word · lemma: petition

Definition

Asked for something, especially a change or help, by making a formal written request, often signed by many people.

Usage & Nuances

'Petitioned' is formal and means to make a formal written request, often regarding law, policy, or authority. Common collocations: 'petitioned the court', 'petitioned the government'. Not the same as simply asking; it's official and usually involves multiple people or a legal process.

Spanish: solicitó - pidió formalmentePortuguese (BR): peticionou - solicitou formalmentePortuguese (PT): peticionou - solicitou formalmenteChinese (Simplified): 请愿Chinese (Traditional): 請願Hindi: याचिका दायर की - औपचारिक अनुरोध कियाArabic: تقدّم بعريضة - طلب رسمياًBengali: আবেদন করেছিলেনRussian: ходатайствовали - подали петициюJapanese: 請願したVietnamese: đã kiến nghị - đã nộp đơn kiến nghịKorean: 청원했다Turkish: dilekçe verdiUrdu: درخواست دیIndonesian: mengajukan petisi

Example Sentences

They petitioned the city to build a new park.

basic

She petitioned the court for custody of her child.

basic

Several employees petitioned for better working conditions last year.

natural

We petitioned for longer library hours.

basic

The students petitioned the administration after the tuition increase.

natural

He petitioned his landlord to fix the heating, but nothing changed.

natural