plural requests
1
: an act of politely or formally asking for something
They made a request to begin work immediately.
She filed/sent/submitted a formal request for more information.
He denied/refused/rejected her request.
He fulfilled/granted her request.
The radio program takes requests. [=people can ask for certain songs to be played]
At your request, I am enclosing a full refund of your payment.
Troops were sent at the request of our allies.
Catalogs are available by/on/upon request. [=you can get a catalog by requesting one]
2
: something (such as a song) that a person asks for
The radio station plays requests. [=songs that people ask the radio station to play]
This next song is a request from one of our listeners.
requests; requested; questing
1
: to ask for (something) in a polite or formal way
He requested a table near the window. [=he asked to be seated at a table near the window]
The governor will request that the legislature raise taxes.
2
: to ask (someone) to do something in a polite or formal way
Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie.
I am sending your medical records as requested. [=as I have been asked to do]
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/request. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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