petition
Произношение: [pəˈtɪʃ.ən]
Слово
Контекст: «request»
(noun) a formal written request asking someone in authority to do something. Imagine you and your friends want to ask the school to have longer recess. You would write a petition to the principal.
Пример
The students created a petition to extend lunch breaks, and many signed it.
Пример
The petition to change the school rules did not receive enough signatures to be considered.
Пример
Did you see the petition for more playground equipment?
Контекст: «request»
(verb) to formally ask someone in authority to do something. It’s like when you want your teacher to give you a break, so you ask them nicely and officially.
Пример
They decided to petition the city council for better park facilities.
Пример
He regretted that he did not petition for the scholarship before the deadline.
Пример
Are you going to petition the school board for more sports programs?
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