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- DictionaryRe·quest/rəˈkwest/
noun
- 1. an act of asking politely or formally for something: "a request for information"
verb
- 1. politely or formally ask for: "he received the information he had requested"
The meaning of REQUEST is the act or an instance of asking for something. How to use request in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Request.
REQUEST definition: 1. the act of politely or officially asking for something: 2. a song or something similar that…. Learn more.
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Request definition: the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition. See examples of REQUEST used in a sentence.
1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause: requested information about the experiment; requested to see the evidence firsthand; requested that the bus driver stop at the next corner. 2. To ask (a person) to do something: The police requested her to accompany them. n. 1.
To request something means to formally ask for it. If you're sick of always getting a middle seat on the airplane, put in a request for the aisle or window next time.
noun. /rɪˈkwest/ the action of asking for something formally and politely; a thing that you formally ask for. request for something a request for information. They made a request for further aid. request to do something He submitted a request to adopt a flexible working routine. to grant a request. to refuse/decline/reject/deny a request.
to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal way. request something She requested permission to film at the White House. You can request a free copy of the leaflet. She requested anonymity because she wasn't authorized to speak to the press.
a question which politely or officially asks for something: His doctor made an urgent request for a copy of the report. An application form is available on request (= if you ask for it). A clause was added to the contract at his request (= because he asked). Fewer examples. Please make your request through the proper channels.
Definition of request noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
