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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
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To contact the newsroom regarding correction requests, complaints or other comments about our coverage, please email nytnews@nytimes.com or call 1-844-NYT-NEWS (1-844-698-6397).
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In late June, Judge Dana Sabraw, in response to an ACLU request, gave the government until July 10 to reunite about 100 children under the age of five with their parents.
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Reps for Grant and MacDowell did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Upgrades available on request (upgrade supplements apply).
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In addition to the annexation and the request to change zoning from residential to commercial, Best Buy is also requesting variances for setbacks and off-street parking and for the city to allow a drive-thru window for one of the parcels.
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Prosecutors also requested permission to file their formal opposition to the request under seal.
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As part of the request, Shane's asking for sole custody of their son.
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The lawsuit, along with on-going Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, has turned up hundreds of internal documents on the matter.
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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
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearrequest Synonyms
Related Words
inquisition, interrogating, interrogation, questioning;
examination, exploration, inquest, investigation, probe, probing, research, study;
Definition of request
requested;
requesting;
requests
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
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
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The worker requested anonymity to avoid retribution from the Algerian government.
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An out-of-town friend lost her husband suddenly and has requested an alternative way for family and loved ones to show their support.
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The Republic requested documents related to the investigation in December, before the report's January release.
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Previously, travelers using SMART and AirRide could request to be dropped off at the McNamara Terminal on the departures level.
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Sonoma County has requested a 40-day extension to complete its roll, which was complicated by the loss of roughly 5,000 properties, mostly homes.
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Patients who participate in research can request some study results under HIPAA.
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The Observer on Tuesday requested and obtained copies of the recordings from New Hanover County 911.
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On Friday, the government had requested more time to fulfill the judge’s order, which came in response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'request.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of request
1533
request Synonyms
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.
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- ask a favor of a friend
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- requests the pleasure of your company
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- a letter soliciting information
REQUEST Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of request for English Language Learners
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: an act of politely or formally asking for something
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: something (such as a song) that a person asks for
request
Definition of request for English Language Learners
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: to ask for (something) in a polite or formal way
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: to ask (someone) to do something in a polite or formal way
REQUEST Defined for Kids
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.
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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