Request: meaning, definitions and examples

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request

[ rɪˈkwɛst ]

^{Context #1}

in a formal way

an act of asking for something to be done or given

Synonyms

appeal, demand, petition

Examples of usage

a formal request for information
he submitted a request to the authorities

^{Context #2}

in a formal way

politely or formally ask for something

Synonyms

ask for, call for, seek

Examples of usage

she requested a meeting with the manager
he requested permission to leave early

Translations

Translations of the word "request" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solicitação

🇮🇳 अनुरोध

🇩🇪 Anfrage

🇮🇩 permintaan

🇺🇦 запит

🇵🇱 prośba

🇯🇵 リクエスト

🇫🇷 demande

🇪🇸 solicitud

🇹🇷 talep

🇰🇷 요청

🇸🇦 طلب

🇨🇿 žádost

🇸🇰 žiadosť

🇨🇳 请求

🇸🇮 zahteva

🇮🇸 beiđni

🇰🇿 сұрау

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნა

🇦🇿 sorğu

🇲🇽 solicitud

Word origin

The word 'request' originated from the Latin word 're-' meaning 'back, again' and 'quaerere' meaning 'ask, seek'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially used in the context of asking for something formally or politely. Over time, 'request' has become a common term in various fields such as business, law, and everyday communication.

See also: requested, requesting, requests.