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- pronunciation:
- rih
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of asking for something, or the wish that is expressed.
The patient is making frequent requests for additional pain relief.The company has received many requests for modification of the product.The king granted his minister's request.The school is not able to fulfill the requests of all parents.- synonyms:
- solicitation
- similar words:
- behest, desire
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| definition 2: |
a formal petition or written statement asking for something.
The committee is drafting a request for funding.We filled out a request for a new machine, and we submitted it two months ago.- synonyms:
- application, petition, requisition
- similar words:
- bid
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| definition 3: |
something that is asked for.
White roses were the bride's request.The band will play requests from the audience.- synonyms:
- appeal, desire
- similar words:
- call
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| related words: |
appeal, bidding, call, canvass, claim, command, demand, entreaty, order, petition, plea, wish |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
requests, requesting, requested |
| definition 1: |
to ask for (something), esp. in a courteous or formal manner.
The customer requested a table by the window.His attorney requested a recess.- synonyms:
- ask for, desire
- similar words:
- beg for, beseech, call for, entreat, implore, petition, solicit, supplicate, wish
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| definition 2: |
to ask or beg in order to do something or in order that someone else do something.
She requested to leave the meeting early.[verb + infinitive
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Her boss requested her to accompany him on the trip.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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The teacher requested that the essays be typed neatly.[verb + (that) + clause
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The judge requested that the defendant remain seated.[verb + (that) + subjunctive clause
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- synonyms:
- adjure, ask
- similar words:
- appeal to, beseech, bid, crave, entreat, implore, petition, seek, supplicate
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| related words: |
appeal, ask, beg, canvass, command, demand, move, order, postulate, solicit, summon, want |
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| derivation: |
requester (n.) |
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