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noun re·quest \ ri-ˈkwest \

Definition of request

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

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Examples of request in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples of request from the Web

Visit khn.org/columnists to submit your requests or tips.

— judith graham, Kaiser Health News, "Soul Purpose: Seniors With Strong Reasons To Live Often Live Stronger," 31 Aug. 2017
Trump, ugly politics among the biggest surprises of 2016 ▪ CEOs’ top request for Trump’s first 100 days: ‘

— miamiherald, "The future’s not ours to see, but this is how CEOs prepare for it," 30 Aug. 2017
An attorney for landowner/developer Dwight Avram has asked Naperville to delay city meetings on the local landmark application and variance request for the old Nichols Library.

— erin hegarty, Naperville Sun, "Developer wants delay on old Nichols landmark, variance meetings," 30 Aug. 2017
ALEC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

— david a. graham, The Atlantic, "How St. Louis Workers Won and Then Lost a Minimum-Wage Hike," 29 Aug. 2017
Auburn has not responded to any of AL.com'spublic records requests related to Corey Myers and the softball program, which began on March 21.

— james crepea, AL.com, "Auburn president Steven Leath: Softball program under comprehensive review," 29 Aug. 2017
Brewer did not respond to requests for comment, but Poe, Hagerty and Boone County school board member Ed Massey downplayed the reports.

— scott wartman, Cincinnati.com, "School leaders punished over adoption of Facebook program," 29 Aug. 2017
Kopelson did not respond to a request for comment via email.

— yashar ali, The Cut, "Off With Her Head," 27 Aug. 2017
However, your privilege enabled you to ignore the request to meet with several Jewish leaders to lead a national discussion.

— jazz smollett-warwell, Glamour, "Raising Our Daughters In the Age of Charlottesville: An Open Letter to Ivanka Trump," 25 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of request

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

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First Known Use: 14th century

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request Synonyms

Synonyms

call, inquiry, query, question

Related Words

interrogatory; poll, questionnaire, survey; inquisition, interrogating, interrogation, questioning; examination, exploration, inquest, investigation, probe, probing, research, study

Near Antonyms

answer, reply, response

request

verb

Definition of request

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

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requester

or requestor play \-ˈkwes-tər\ noun

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Examples of request in a Sentence

The governor will request that the legislature raise taxes.
Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie.

Recent Examples of request from the Web

In response to the AP’s records request, the Assembly provided a breakdown on the number, cost and content of mailings sent by the chamber’s top spenders.

— Washington Post, "AP Exclusive: California taxpayers fund legislative mailings," 31 Aug. 2017
Despite a huge outpouring of opposition, the Louisville Metro Planning Commission has endorsed requested rezoning for the 198-unit, senior-housing project called Prospect Cove along River Road in far eastern Jefferson County.

— sheldon s. shafer, The Courier-Journal, "Prospect doesn't want this senior housing project. Planners approved the rezoning anyway," 30 Aug. 2017
This recipe is my most requested for candied jalapenos.

— Cincinnati.com, "Candied jalapenos much requested," 30 Aug. 2017
Harris and Porter had signed with Washington last November, and both requested a release after former Huskies coach Lorenzo Romar was fired.

— tod palmer, kansascity, "Chance meeting reaffirmed Blake Harris’ decision to sign with Mizzou hoops," 26 Aug. 2017
Prosecutors recently narrowed the scope of their request, originally requesting the IP addresses of every visitor to the site, which totals more than 1.3 million users.

— brittney mcnamara, Teen Vogue, "U.S. Officials in Cuba Experiencing Symptoms After Reported "Health Attacks"," 25 Aug. 2017
Guests can either request the services of a private local chef, butler service, or event planner, or can opt to book the grounds autonomously and do all the heavy lifting themselves.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Isola Santa Cristina," 25 Aug. 2017
Diners can call ahead to request one of floral designer Deana Nguyen’s freewheeling arrangements at their table, or you can take one home without stopping for a bite.

— ashley mason, Bon Appetit, "3 Great Tips for Making Better Flower Arrangements," 17 Aug. 2017
The CBO analysis was requested by House Democratic leaders.

— phil galewitz, Kaiser Health News, "CBO: Killing Cost-Sharing Subsidies Would Hike Silver Plan Premiums And Deficit," 15 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of request

1533

request Synonyms

Synonyms

ask (for), put in (for), order, requisition

Related Words

commission, solicit; charter, hire, license (also licence)

Near Antonyms

coerce, compel, constrain, force, oblige, require

Synonym Discussion of 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

REQUEST Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of request for English Language Learners

: an act of politely or formally asking for something
: something (such as a song) that a person asks for

request

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Definition of request for English Language Learners

: to ask for (something) in a polite or formal way
: to ask (someone) to do something in a polite or formal way

REQUEST Defined for Kids

request

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noun re·quest \ ri-ˈkwest \

Definition of request for Students

1 :the act of asking for something

2 :something asked for

He granted my request.

3 :the condition of being asked for

Tickets are available on request.

request

verb

Definition of request for Students

requested; requesting

1 :to ask something of someone

He requested them to sing.

2 :to ask for

I'm requesting a loan.

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