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re·quest
(rĭ-kwĕst′)tr.v. re·quest·ed, re·quest·ing, re·quests
1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause: requested information about the experiment; requested to see the evidence firsthand; requested that the bus driver stop at the next corner.
2. To ask (a person) to do something: The police requested her to accompany them.
n.
Idioms: 1. An act of asking for something.
2. Something asked for: wasn't happy until he got his request.
by request
In response to an expressed desire: We are offering these scarves for sale again by request.
in request
In great demand: a pianist in great request.
on/upon request
When asked for: References are available on request.
[From Middle English requeste, the act of requesting, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *(rēs) requaesita, (thing) requested, from alteration of Latin requīsīta, feminine past participle of requīrere, to ask for; see require.]
re·quest′er n.
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request
(rɪˈkwɛst)vb (tr)
to express a desire for, esp politely; ask for or demand: to request a bottle of wine.
n
1.
a. the act or an instance of requesting, esp in the form of a written statement; petition or solicitation: a request for a song.
b. (as modifier): a request programme.
2. at the request of in accordance with the specific demand or wish of (someone)
3. by request in accordance with someone's desire
4. in request in demand; popular: he is in request in concert halls all over the world.
5. on request on the occasion of a demand or request: application forms are available on request.
[C14: from Old French requeste, from Vulgar Latin requaerere (unattested) to seek after; see require, quest]
reˈquester n
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re•quest
(rɪˈkwɛst)n.
1. the act of asking for something to be given or done; solicitation or petition.
2. an instance of this: a request for silence.
3. a written statement of petition.
v.t. 4. to ask for, esp. formally or politely: I request permission to speak.
5. to ask or beg (usu. fol. by a clause or an infinitive): I request to be excused.
6. to ask or beg (someone) to do something: He requested me to leave.
Idioms: by request, in response to a request.
[1300–50; requeste (n.) < Old French < Vulgar Latin *requaesita things asked for, n. use of neuter pl. past participle of *requaerere to seek, for Latin requīrere. See require, quest]
re•quest′er, n.
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request
- ask - A request or question.
- behest, request - Behest is a stronger term than request.
- boon - Once meant "request for a favor."
- precatory - Words of recommendation, request, entreaty, wish, or expectation, employed in wills, as distinguished from express directions.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
request
Request can be a noun or a verb.
1. used as a noun
When someone asks for something to be done or provided, you can say that they make a request.
My friend made a polite request.
The Minister had granted the request.
You say that someone makes a request for something.
He agreed to my request for help.
2. used as a verb
When someone requests something, they ask for it.
The President requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations.
The pilot had requested permission to land immediately at the airport.
Be Careful!
When request is a verb, don't use 'for' after it. Don't say, for example, 'The President requested for an emergency meeting'.
In conversation and in less formal writing, you usually use ask for instead of 'request'.
I'm not afraid to ask for help and support when needed.
See ask
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request
Past participle: requested
Gerund: requesting
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| Noun | 1. |  request - a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authorityapplication - a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "December 31 is the deadline for applications" ingathering, solicitation, collection, appeal - request for a sum of money; "an appeal to raise money for starving children" demand - an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing" |
| 2. |  request - the verbal act of requesting speech act - the use of language to perform some act notice, notification - a request for payment; "the notification stated the grace period and the penalties for defaulting" indirect request, wish - an expression of some desire or inclination; "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention" invitation - a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something; "an invitation to lunch"; "she threw the invitation away" appeal, entreaty, prayer - earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm" call - a request; "many calls for Christmas stories"; "not many calls for buggywhips" billing, charge - request for payment of a debt; "they submitted their charges at the end of each month" trick or treat - a request by children on Halloween; they pass from door to door asking for goodies and threatening to play tricks on those who refuse inquiring, questioning - a request for information order - a request for something to be made, supplied, or served; "I gave the waiter my order"; "the company's products were in such demand that they got more orders than their call center could handle" | |
| Verb | 1. | request - express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service" communicate, pass along, put across, pass on, pass - transmit information ; "Please communicate this message to all employees"; "pass along the good news" order - make a request for something; "Order me some flowers"; "order a work stoppage" ask - make a request or demand for something to somebody; "She asked him for a loan" encore - request an encore, from a performer petition - write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing demand - request urgently and forcefully; "The victim's family is demanding compensation"; "The boss demanded that he be fired immediately"; "She demanded to see the manager" appeal, invoke - request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; "appeal to somebody for help"; "Invoke God in times of trouble" supplicate - ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer; "supplicate God's blessing" apply - ask (for something); "He applied for a leave of absence"; "She applied for college"; "apply for a job" solicit, beg, tap - make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently; "Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce"; "My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities" reserve - obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's" challenge - ask for identification; "The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard" demand - ask to be informed of; "I demand an explanation" claim - ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example; "They claimed on the maximum allowable amount" call for, invite - request the participation or presence of; "The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference" desire - express a desire for beg - ask to obtain free; "beg money and food" arrogate, lay claim, claim - demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident" ask over, ask round, invite - invite someone to one's house; "Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?" call - call a meeting; invite or command to meet; "The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution'"; "The new dean calls meetings every week" |
| 2. | request - ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript" order, enjoin, tell, say - give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; "I said to him to go home"; "She ordered him to do the shopping"; "The mother told the child to get dressed" ask - make a request or demand for something to somebody; "She asked him for a loan" call - order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role; "He was already called 4 times for jury duty"; "They called him to active military duty" declare oneself, pop the question, propose, offer - ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman" | |
| 3. | request - inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary" wonder, inquire, enquire - have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church" seek - inquire for; "seek directions from a local" |
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request
verb
1. ask for, apply for, appeal for, put in for, demand, desire, pray for, beg for, requisition, beseech I requested a copy of the form.
noun
1. appeal, call, demand, plea, desire, application, prayer, petition, requisition, solicitation, entreaty, supplication, suit They agreed to his request for help.
2. asking, demand, plea, pleading, begging, bidding, petitioning, solicitation, entreaty, supplication At his request, they attended some of the meetings.
3. wish, want, choice, desire, requirement A few extra spaces have been made available by special request.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
request
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Translations
prosbažádatžádostpřání
anmodningforespørgeforespørgselønskeopfordring
palumasoovimatellimus
pyyntöpyytääanoa
tražitizahtjev
kéréskívánság
beiîni, tilmælibeiîni; óskabiîja um
頼み頼む
요청요청하다
pagal pageidavimąpageidautipageidavimaspaprašius
lūgtlūgumspieprasījumspieprasītprasība
cerecerereruga
prošnjazahtevazahtevatizaprositi
begärabegäran
เรียกร้องการเรียกร้อง
đề nghị
request
[rɪˈkwest]A. N (gen) → solicitud f; (= plea) → petición f
at the request of → a petición de
by request → a petición
to play a record by request → tocar un disco a petición de un oyente
by popular request → por petición popular, a petición del público
a request for help → una petición de socorro
to grant sb's request → acceder al ruego de algn
it is much in request → tiene mucha demanda, está muy solicitado
to make a request for sth → pedir algo
on request → a solicitud
at the request of → a petición de
by request → a petición
to play a record by request → tocar un disco a petición de un oyente
by popular request → por petición popular, a petición del público
a request for help → una petición de socorro
to grant sb's request → acceder al ruego de algn
it is much in request → tiene mucha demanda, está muy solicitado
to make a request for sth → pedir algo
on request → a solicitud
B. VT → pedir, solicitar
to request sb to do sth → pedir a algn hacer algo
to request sth of sb → pedir algo a algn
"visitors are requested not to talk" → se ruega a los visitantes respetar el silencio
to request sb to do sth → pedir a algn hacer algo
to request sth of sb → pedir algo a algn
"visitors are requested not to talk" → se ruega a los visitantes respetar el silencio
C. CPD request (bus) stop N → parada f discrecional
request programme N (Rad) → programa m con peticiones de discos
request programme N (Rad) → programa m con peticiones de discos
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
request
[rɪˈkwɛst] n
(= asking) → demande f; (formal) → requête f
the Opposition's request for an inquiry → la demande d'enquête de l'opposition
at the request of → à la demande de
on request → sur demande
available on request → disponible sur demande
the Opposition's request for an inquiry → la demande d'enquête de l'opposition
at the request of → à la demande de
on request → sur demande
available on request → disponible sur demande
vt → demander
to request sth of sb → demander qch à qn
to request sth from sb → demander qch à qn
to request that ... → demander que ...
Mr and Mrs Noble request the pleasure of your company ... (on wedding invitation) → M. et Mme Noble ont l'honneur de solliciter votre présence ...request stop n (British) (for bus) → arrêt m facultatif
to request sth of sb → demander qch à qn
to request sth from sb → demander qch à qn
to request that ... → demander que ...
Mr and Mrs Noble request the pleasure of your company ... (on wedding invitation) → M. et Mme Noble ont l'honneur de solliciter votre présence ...request stop n (British) (for bus) → arrêt m facultatif
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
request
n → Bitte f, → Wunsch m, → Ersuchen nt (geh); at somebody’s request → auf jds Bitte etc; on/by request → auf Wunsch; no parking by request → bitte nicht parken; to make a request for something → um etw bitten; I have a request to make of or to you → ich habe eine Bitte an Sie, ich muss eine Bitte an Sie richten; (record) requests → Plattenwünsche pl
vt → bitten um; asylum also → nachsuchen um; (Rad) record → sich (dat) → wünschen; to request silence → um Ruhe bitten or ersuchen (geh); to request something of or from somebody → jdn um etw bitten or ersuchen (geh); to request that … → bitten, dass …; “you are requested not to smoke” → „bitte nicht rauchen“ ? presence, pleasure
request
:request programme, (US) request program
n (Rad) → Wunschsendung f
request stop
n (Brit) → Bedarfshaltestelle f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
request
[rɪˈkwɛst]1. n (formal) → richiesta, domanda
to make a request for sth → fare richiesta di qc
at the request of → su richiesta di
on or by request → a or su richiesta
by popular request → a grande richiesta
to make a request for sth → fare richiesta di qc
at the request of → su richiesta di
on or by request → a or su richiesta
by popular request → a grande richiesta
2. vt to request sth from or of sb/sb to do sth → richiedere qc a qn/a qn di fare qc
"you are requested not to smoke" → "si prega di non fumare"
"you are requested not to smoke" → "si prega di non fumare"
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
request
(riˈkwest) noun1. the act of asking for something. I did that at his request; After frequent requests, he eventually agreed to sing.
2. something asked for. The next record I will play is a request.
verb to ask (for) something; People using this library are requested not to talk; Many people have requested this next song.
by request when or because one is asked to. I'm singing this next song by request.
on request when requested. Buses only stop here on request.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
request
→ طَلَب, يَطْلُبُ prosba, žádat forespørge, forespørgsel Bitte, bitten um αίτημα, αιτούμαι solicitar, solicitud pyyntö, pyytää requête, solliciter tražiti, zahtjev richiedere, richiesta 頼み, 頼む 요청, 요청하다 verzoek, verzoeken anmode, forespørsel poprosić, prośba pedido, requerer просить, просьба begära, begäran เรียกร้อง, การเรียกร้อง rica, rica etmek đề nghị 请求Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
request
n. petición, encargo; solicitud;
v. pedir, hacer una petición, [of supplies] encargar.
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