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request

1 of 2

noun

re·​quest ri-ˈkwest How to pronounce request (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of asking for something
2
: something asked for
granted her request
3
: the condition or fact of being requested
available on request
4
: the state of being sought after : demand

request

2 of 2

verb

requested; requesting; requests

transitive verb

1
: to make a request to or of
requested her to write a paper
2
: to ask as a favor or privilege
requests to be excused
3
obsolete : to ask (a person) to come or go to a thing or place
4
: to ask for
requested a brief delay

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for request

ask, request, solicit mean to seek to obtain by making one's wants known.

ask implies no more than the statement of the desire.

ask a favor of a friend

request implies greater formality and courtesy.

requests the pleasure of your company

solicit suggests a calling attention to one's wants or desires by public announcement or advertisement.

a letter soliciting information

Example Sentences

Noun They made a request to begin work immediately. She filed a formal request for more information. At your request, I am enclosing a full refund of your payment. Troops were sent at the request of our allies. This next song is a request from one of our listeners. Verb The governor will request that the legislature raise taxes. Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
To set up the program, the Republican governor is believed to have taken advantage of the fine print in the American Rescue Plan -- a roughly $1.9 trillion stimulus law adopted by Congress at President Joe Biden's request last year. Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 Railroad companies were unwilling to agree to a request by union groups asking for better working conditions due to long shifts and being scheduled on short notice. Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 The wage study was provided to the Post-Tribune by Porter County Council Attorney Harold Harper following an Access to Public Records Act request. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 The school district then provided those records — more than 1,500 pages’ worth — to the Tribune and ProPublica in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2022 That request was doomed from the start but what it should’ve done for those in charge was shed enough light on the silliness that a driver with Herta’s resume is currently barred because of his resume. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court on Wednesday denied Yeshiva’s emergency request to block a state court order that would require it to recognize the YU Pride Alliance, a student club for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Melissa Korn, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 McDonald said that was improper, and Lynch’s request was denied. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 The @TheHolywoodRep replied to USA TODAY's request for comment via a Twitter exchange, reiterating that the account was a parody. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022
Verb
ProPublica obtained through a public records request incident reports from all Colorado halfway houses in operation during a three-year period. Moe Clark, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2022 Under the interim policy, students can either use facilities corresponding with their biological gender at birth or request a private area. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 El Paso officials say Venezuelan migrants often request transportation to New York to connect with family and informal support networks. Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl were among conservation organizations that issued letters of protest to USDA APHIS administrator Kevin Shea about the change and request immediate reconsideration of the decision. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Bowker said no other government agency has direct access to this data but that officials can request information on a case-by-case basis. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 Starting in November, the iPhone 14 models will also be able to send SOS messages via a new satellite feature — a safety measure intended to let users request help even when in remote areas without cellular service. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 The visiting institution receives, per the contract, 500 complimentary tickets and may request up to 4,500 additional tickets on consignment. USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Beginning in November, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will be able to send SOS messages via a new satellite feature — a safety measure intended to let users request help when in remote areas without a wireless connection. Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English requeste, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *requaesta, from feminine of requaestus, past participle of requaerere to require

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of request was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing request

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