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call for vs petition

petition vs call for

call for is not a noun while petition is a noun.

call for and petition both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
call for No No Yes No
petition Yes No Yes No
As verbs, petition is a hyponym of call for; that is, petition is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than call for:
  • call for: express the need or desire for
  • petition: write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
call for (noun) petition (noun)
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
reverent petition to a deity
call for (verb) petition (verb)
request the participation or presence of write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
express the need or desire for
gather or collect
require as useful, just, or proper
Difference between call for and petition

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