Synonyms of request

request 1 of 2

noun

ri-ˈkwest 

1

as in question

an act or instance of asking for information

the medical columnist is unable to answer individual requests for specific information on various disorders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• question
• inquiry
• query
• call
• questioning
• questionnaire
• survey
• poll
• research
• investigation
• interrogatory
• interrogation
• study
• inquisition
• probe
• examination
• exploration
• probing
• inquest
• interrogating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• response
• answer
• reply

2

as in demand

the state of being sought after especially for purchase

reliable babysitters are much in request, especially on weekends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demand
• market
• call
• bull market
• bear market
• seller's market
• buyer's market

request

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verb

1

as in to order

to give a request or demand for

a notice requesting that I report for jury duty on Monday morning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• order
• requisition
• ask (for)
• call for
• put in (for)
• hire
• license
• charter
• solicit
• commission

2

as in to seek

to make a request for

request extra ketchup for my fries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seek
• desire
• require
• call (for)
• demand
• sue (for)
• speak (for)
• ask (for)
• plead (for)
• quest
• urge
• invite
• claim
• solicit
• wish (for)
• apply (for)
• beg (for)
• invoke
• requisition
• bespeak
• press (for)
• exact
• insist (on)
• clamor (for)
• importune
• petition (for)
• enjoin

3

as in to ask

to make a request of

a letter from the First Lady graciously requesting the chorus to perform at the White House

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ask
• invite
• petition
• beg
• hit (up)
• call on
• solicit
• require
• pray
• invoke
• appeal (to)
• beseech
• plead (to)
• demand
• implore
• conjure
• entreat
• exact
• supplicate
• importune
• enjoin
• press

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• require
• compel
• force
• oblige
• coerce
• constrain

Synonym Chooser

How is the word request distinct from other similar verbs?

The words ask and solicit are common synonyms of request. While all three words mean "to seek to obtain by making one's wants known," request implies greater formality and courtesy.

requests the pleasure of your company

In what contexts can ask take the place of request?

While in some cases nearly identical to request, ask implies no more than the statement of the desire.

ask a favor of a friend

When is it sensible to use solicit instead of request?

The words solicit and request are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, solicit suggests a calling attention to one's wants or desires by public announcement or advertisement.

a letter soliciting information

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of request

Noun

The state Supreme Court on Friday rejected Hanaway’s request for a stay on the ruling pending her emergency appeal. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Qualls did not respond to two requests for comment via email or text message, and hung up when reached by phone. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

The Associated Press requested access to affected areas soon after the disaster struck, but has not been given permission to visit the area. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026