Pronunciation

/rɪˈkwest/

Definitions

Noun

• Request: A polite expression or formal requirement for something, often accompanied by specific details or expectations. For example: “The customer made a request for a refund.”
• Desire: A strong wish or longing for something. For example: “She had a strong request for a promotion at work.”

Verb

• To request: To ask for something politely or formally. For example: “He requested a meeting with the manager.”
• To demand: To require something forcefully, often with a stronger sense of entitlement. For example: “The employees demanded better working conditions.”

Phrases

• “Make a request” means to ask for something.
• “I’ll pass on your request” implies forwarding someone else’s request.
• “No request is too small” suggests that any request should be considered, regardless of its size.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The client submitted a request for a project extension.”
• Verb: “Please submit your request in writing by the end of the day.”
• Phrasal Verb: “She reluctantly granted his request for a raise.”

Synonyms

• Ask
• Request for
• Implore
• Beg
• Demand (informal, can have a negative connotation)
• Require
• Proposal
• Application

Antonyms

• Deny
• Refuse
• Reject
• Denounce