Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

1. the verbal act of requesting
2. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Verb

1. inquire for (information)
   • I requested information from the secretary
2. ask (a person) to do something
   • She asked him to be here at noon
   • I requested that she type the entire manuscript
3. express the need or desire for; ask for
   • She requested an extra bed in her room
   • She called for room service