request
rɪˈkwɛst
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Definition of request - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
polite askingact of asking for something politely
  • She made a request for more information.
appeal petition
2.
asked itemsomething that has been asked for
  • The manager approved my request for a later start.
3.
technologyTECH.message sent over a network to a serverTECH.
  • The server received a request from the client.

Verb

tr.
1.
official applicationask for something formally or politely
  • He will request permission to leave..
ask petition solicit
2.
polite actionask someone to do something politely or formally
  • He requested her to join the meeting.
ask solicit
3.
questioninginquire for information
  • He requested details about the event.
ask inquire
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Expressions with request

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request to connect on social media platforms
I received a friend request from my cousin.
formal ask for something that is expressed in writing
Please submit a written request if you need extra time.
because someone asked for it to happen
The meeting was canceled at the manager's request.
following the instructions or wishes of someone
The meeting was rescheduled at the request of the manager.
because many people asked for it
The show was extended by popular request.
upon being asked or requested
The information is available by request.

Origin of request

Latin, requirere (to seek) + -est (most)

Terms with request included in their meaning

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againadv.
communication
used to request repetition of information
askv.
seeking information
request information from someone
askv.
communication
request or petition for something
request service
request something to be made, supplied, or served
pleaseadv.
politeness
used to make a polite request
pleaseintj.
politeness
expressing a polite request or command
requesting
request something verbally or in writing
phone request
telephone me

Examples of request in a sentence

  • The manager approved her request for a day off.
  • Her request for extra time was denied.
  • I filled your request for more towels.
  • The application sent a request to the database.
  • A request was made to the server for more data.
  • She will request a meeting with the director.

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  1. French:demande, demander, ...
  2. German:Anfrage, beantragen, ...
  3. Italian:richiesta, richiedere, ...
  4. Spanish:solicitud, pedir formalmente, ...
  5. Portuguese:pedido, solicitar, ...
  6. Chinese:请求, 正式要求, ...
  7. Japanese:リクエスト, 要請する, ...
  8. Arabic:طَلَب, طلب, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּקָּשָׁה, לְבַקֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:запрос, запрашивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запит, просити, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुरोध, अनुरोध करना, ...
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