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Petitionary

Supplicatory; making a petition.

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Similar meaning 6

Beseeching 84% connected

of Beseech

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Beseeching 84% connected

of Beseech

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Imploring 84% connected

of Implore

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Imploring 84% connected

of Implore

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Pleading 84% connected

of Plead

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Pleading 84% connected

of Plead

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Derivationally related 2

Request 74% connected

The act of asking for anything desired; expression of desire or demand; solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Request 74% connected

The act of asking for anything desired; expression of desire or demand; solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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