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request - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'request' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Request [ n.]
- The act of asking for anything desired; expression of desire or demand; solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty.
- That which is asked for or requested.
- A state of being desired or held in such estimation as to be sought after or asked for; demand.
2 . Request [ v. t.]
- To ask for (something); to express desire ffor; to solicit; as, to request his presence, or a favor.
- To address with a request; to ask.

Meaning of 'request' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . request [ v]
Meaning (1):
- inquire for (information)
Example in sentence:
  • I requested information from the secretary
Meaning (2):
- ask (a person) to do something
Example in sentence:
  • I requested that she type the entire manuscript;
  • She asked him to be here at noon
Meaning (3):
- express the need or desire for
Example in sentence:
  • She called for room service;
  • She requested an extra bed in her room;
  • when you call, always ask for Mary