request
/ri'kwest/
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Definition
Noun:
- The act of asking for something formally or politely: A "request" is a spoken or written statement in which you ask someone to do something or to give you something.
- A formal message or petition: A "request" can be a formal document or message submitted to an authority to ask for something to be done.
Verb:
- To ask for something formally or politely: To "request" means to express a desire for something or ask someone to do something in a courteous manner.
- To inquire for information: To "request" can mean to ask for specific information from someone.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- He submitted a request for a day off. (He formally asked for permission to take a day off.)
- The library denied his request for an extension. (The library did not grant his polite ask for more time.)
- It was played at the audience's request. (It was performed because the audience asked for it.)
Verb:
- I requested a window seat on the airplane. (I politely asked for a seat by the window.)
- She requested that he call her later. (She asked him to telephone her at a later time.)
- Guests are requested to wear formal attire. (Guests are politely asked to wear formal clothing.)
Advanced Usage
"By request": Done because someone has asked for it.
- The singer performed an encore by request. (The singer sang an extra song because the audience asked for it.)
"On request": Available if someone asks for it.
- Further details are available on request. (More information will be provided if you ask for it.)
"At the request of": Because someone has asked.
- The meeting was held at the request of the director. (The meeting happened because the director asked for it.)
Variants and Related Words
Requester (Noun): A person who makes a request.
- The requester must provide identification.
Requestable (Adjective): Capable of being requested.
- Not all documents are requestable by the public.
Synonyms
- Noun: Appeal, petition, application, entreaty, solicitation.
- Verb: Ask for, seek, apply for, petition for, solicit.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Request from: To ask something of a specific person or source.
- He requested a favor from his neighbor. (He asked his neighbor for a favor.)
Related Idioms
"To be in great request": To be very popular or sought after.
- This model of phone is in great request. (This phone model is very popular and many people want it.)
"To come into request": To become needed or popular.
- This software came into request after the new regulations. (This software became needed after the new rules were introduced.)
Noun
- the verbal act of requesting
- a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Verb
- inquire for (information)
- I requested information from the secretary
- ask (a person) to do something
- She asked him to be here at noon
- I requested that she type the entire manuscript
- express the need or desire for; ask for
- She requested an extra bed in her room
- She called for room service