Petition

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of petition

appeal
request
plea

Antonyms of petition

deny
reject
oppose

Collocations of petition

file a petition
Frequency: 80 %

They decided to file a petition with the court.

petition for change
Frequency: 75 %

The group started a petition for change in their community.

sign a petition
Frequency: 70 %

Many people gathered to sign the petition in support of the cause.

petition for justice
Frequency: 65 %

The family launched a petition for justice after their son's wrongful conviction.

online petition
Frequency: 60 %

The online petition garnered thousands of signatures within hours.

Idiomatic Expressions for petition

  • Phrase: petition for change
    Meaning: to formally request a change in policy, law, or procedure
    Usage: The group of activists petitioned for change in the company's environmental practices.