I. noun
Synonyms: prayer , appeal, application, entreaty, imploration, imprecation, orison, plea, suit, supplication
Related Word: request
II. verb
to make an earnest, formal, and often written request
petitioned for a hearing before the labor board
Synonyms: appeal, sue (for or to)
Related Word: ask, request; beg, beseech, entreat, implore, plead, pray, supplicate
Contrasted words: claim, demand, exact, press (for)