Main Entry: ¹re·quest

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈkwest\

Function: noun

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

Date: 14th century

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