request
Americannoun
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the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
At his request, they left.
- Synonyms:
- prayer, supplication, entreaty
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an instance of this.
There have been many requests for the product.
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a written statement of petition.
If you need supplies, send in a request.
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something asked for.
to obtain one's request.
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the state of being asked for; demand.
verb (used with object)
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to ask for, especially politely or formally.
He requested permission to speak.
- Synonyms:
- supplicate, petition
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to ask or beg; bid (usually followed by a clause or an infinitive).
to request that he leave;
to request to be excused.
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to ask or beg (someone) to do something.
He requested me to go.
idioms
verb
noun
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the act or an instance of requesting, esp in the form of a written statement; petition or solicitation
a request for a song
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( as modifier )
a request programme
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in accordance with the specific demand or wish of (someone)
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in accordance with someone's desire
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in demand; popular
he is in request in concert halls all over the world
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on the occasion of a demand or request
application forms are available on request
Related Words
See beg 1.
Other Word Forms
- prerequest noun
- requester noun
- unrequested adjective
Etymology
Origin of request
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English requeste (noun), from Old French, from Vulgar Latin requaesita (unrecorded) “things asked for,” noun use of neuter plural past participle of requaerere (unrecorded) “to seek” (literary Latin requīrere require ( def. ) )
Example Sentences
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The White House and Defense Department didn’t immediatly respond to a request for comment about Anthropic’s response.
From Barron's
Days later, Horning’s attorneys sent both towns formal requests for all correspondence related to the buyout deal, and made clear the offer had come from sitting municipal leaders.
Between 2015 and 2024, their records indicate Customs and Border Protection and the Drug Enforcement Administration requested 14 permit applications for “law enforcement surveillance devices.”
From Los Angeles Times
"France also stands ready to deploy the necessary resources to protect its closest partners at their request," he added.
From BBC
He was arrested in Australia at the request of the U.S. government and extradited to Los Angeles in January.
From Los Angeles Times
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