to solicit
[动词]
to request something, usually in a formal or persistent manner

请求, 征求
Ex: Last month , the solicited donations for its charity event .
to appeal
[动词]
to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

上诉, 申诉
Ex: The defendant decided appeal the verdict of the lower court in hopes of receiving a more favorable outcome .
to pray
[动词]
to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

祈祷, 祈求
to plead
[动词]
to make an earnest and emotional request, often accompanied by a strong sense of urgency or desperation

恳求, 请求
to petition
[动词]
to write and submit an official written document

请愿, 申请
Ex: Next month , the advocacy group plans petition the national government for healthcare reform .
to call for
[动词]
to request the presence or participation of someone in a specific event or activity

召集, 呼吁

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