a serious and determined request

request for help

an act of claiming something; a sum of money demanded

property, right demanded or reserved

to ask for (something) as if ordering or as if one has a right to

question, request

an earnest request or appeal (especially a written document signed by a large number of people); a formal application made to a court of law

appeal, plea

to admit or deny that one is guilty

beg, request

a form of church worship

pleading, especially with a deity;

the act of asking or being asked; an expression of desire for something

question or petition