CEFR A2

request

verb, noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: ask, query, solicit, implore

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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."

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