Cool MateRequest
UK /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/US /["/rɪˈkwest/"]/
Definition
the action of asking for something formally and politely; a thing that you formally ask for
In simple words: to ask for something
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- ask
- solicitation
- demand
- petition
- inquiry
Antonyms
- refuse
- decline
Common mistakes
- 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'.