Definitions for request

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request re·quest

Spelling: [ri-kwest]

IPA: /rɪˈkwɛst/

Request is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in request (eeqrstu).

Definitions for request

noun

1. the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition:
2. an instance of this:
3. a written statement of petition:
4. something asked for:
5. the state of being asked for; demand.

Idioms

1. by request, in response or accession to a request:

verb (used with object)

1. to ask for, especially politely or formally:
2. to ask or beg; bid (usually followed by a clause or an infinitive):
3. to ask or beg (someone) to do something:

Origin of request

1300-50; Middle English requeste (noun) Old French Vulgar Latin *requaesita things asked for, noun use of neuter plural past participle of *requaerere to seek, for Latin requīrere. See

Examples for request

The request, thus aided by flattery, was almost unanimously granted.

The request for outpatient medical services has been reviewed and has not been certified.

He scowled upon me with a natural hate, and refused to comply with my request.

Normal procedure is that any member country can request that a document be circulated, and the UN does it pro-forma.

Nickelodeon did not return a request for comment for this story.

On his return he addressed, by their request, the people gathered to receive him.

This request he intended to refuse, and enjoyed in advance the humiliation of young Rushton.

The embassy of Burkina Faso did not respond to a request for comment regarding the filings.

He no doubt had heard by then that some of the cops had ignored his request and turned their backs.

It was for them to consider how far they were justified in complying with his request.