request (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkwɛst/

Definition

To ask for something politely or formally.

Examples

• I would like to request a day off next week.

• The organization made a formal request for funding.

• Can I request a different room, please?

How to Use request

request for (prepositional phrase)

To ask for something specific. — "He made a request for assistance."

request that (collocation)

To ask that something be done (often followed by a subjunctive verb). — "The committee requested that the meeting be postponed."

Synonyms of request

Words with a similar meaning to request:

• ask
• query
• solicit
• implore

Antonyms of request

Words with the opposite meaning to request:

• demand
• refuse

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