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
Synonyms
Examples of request in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
The governor will request that the legislature raise taxes.
Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
The university, and the school’s president and head men’s lacrosse coach at the time, did not respond to the student newspaper’s request for comment.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
In a letter sent Thursday to officials, the company requested an election to approve the incorporation.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But the hearings, and a subsequent report of recommendations by the fact-finder, have been postponed at CTU’s request, according to the district.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
The university, and the school’s president and head men’s lacrosse coach at the time, did not respond to the student newspaper’s request for comment.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Photo: Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department/AP In a court appearance on Thursday, Oren requested bail in order to spend time with his wife, who is due to give birth very soon.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
In a letter sent Thursday to officials, the company requested an election to approve the incorporation.
—Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/request. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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request
1 of 2 noun
re·quest
ri-ˈkwest 
1
: an asking for something
2
: something asked for
granted me three requests
3
: the condition of being requested
tickets are available upon request
request
2 of 2 verb1
: to make a request to or of
2
: to ask for
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