A2noun 1K

Request

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/

Meaning of Request

the action of asking for something formally and politely; a thing that you formally ask for

In simple words: to ask for something

Request in a sentence

• I would like to make a request for a day off next week.
• Her request for information was processed quickly.
• The teacher received a request from a student to extend the deadline.
• He submitted a request for a meeting with the manager.
• In his request, he mentioned he needed additional resources.

How to use Request

Used in polite or formal contexts. It may sound too formal for casual conversations, where simpler words like 'ask' are preferred.

Grammar pattern

request + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'request' — imagine you need to 'rest' and 'quest' to find help.

Related words

Collocations with Request

• special
• legitimate
• reasonable
• make
• put in
• send
• at somebody’s request
• by request
• on request
• available on request
• available upon request
• by popular request
• special
• legitimate
• reasonable
• make
• put in
• send
• at somebody’s request
• by request
• on request
• available on request
• available upon request
• by popular request

Synonyms for Request

• ask
• solicitation
• demand
• petition
• inquiry

Opposites of Request

• refuse
• decline

Common mistakes with Request

• Using 'request' with a different preposition, such as 'request for'.
• Confusing 'request' with 'require'.
• Not using it in the correct form, like 'requested' instead of 'requesting'.

Frequently asked questions about Request

What does Request mean?

to ask for something

What is the definition of Request?

the action of asking for something formally and politely; a thing that you formally ask for

How do you use Request in a sentence?

I would like to make a request for a day off next week.

Can you give another example of Request?

Her request for information was processed quickly.

What are synonyms for Request?

Common alternatives include ask, solicitation, demand, petition, inquiry.

What is the opposite of Request?

Opposite meanings include refuse, decline.

What words go with Request?

It commonly pairs with special, legitimate, reasonable, make, put in, send, at somebody’s request, by request, on request, available on request, available upon request, by popular request, special, legitimate, reasonable, make, put in, send, at somebody’s request, by request, on request, available on request, available upon request, by popular request.

What are common mistakes when using Request?

Using 'request' with a different preposition, such as 'request for'. Confusing 'request' with 'require'. Not using it in the correct form, like 'requested' instead of 'requesting'.

How do you pronounce Request?

US: /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Request?

Used in polite or formal contexts. It may sound too formal for casual conversations, where simpler words like 'ask' are preferred.

What CEFR level is Request?

"Request" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.