Expressing Requests and Suggestions: English Vocabulary List

to request something, usually in a formal or persistent manner

"The charity solicits donations from the public."

"The charity organization is not allowed to solicit donations without a valid permit from the local government."

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

"The family prays together every evening."

"The family prays together every evening before dinner thanking God for their blessings."

to strongly desire or seek something

"I crave chocolate late at night."

"I often crave chocolate late at night even though I know it is not good for my teeth or waistline."

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

"The customer plans to sue the company."

"The customer plans to sue the company for negligence after suffering serious injuries from a defective product."

to earnestly and desperately beg for something

"She implored him to stay home."

"The mother implored her teenage son to stay away from drugs and alcohol and to make better choices."

to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

"I entreat you to reconsider your decision."

"I entreat you to reconsider your decision before it is too late and we lose this opportunity forever."

to write and submit an official written document

"Students petitioned for a later curfew."

"The residents petitioned the city council to install traffic lights at the dangerous intersection near the school."

to request something in an annoyingly persistent way

"Street vendors importune tourists for business."

"Street vendors often importune tourists to buy souvenirs by following them for several blocks."

to make an official or formal request for something

"The army requisitioned supplies from local stores."

"The army requisitioned supplies from local stores to feed the troops during the emergency."

to advise someone to take a course of action

"The therapist counsels couples in crisis."

"The school counselor counsels students who are struggling with academic pressure or personal problems at home."