requesting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkwɛstɪŋ/
Definition
Asking for something, especially in a polite or formal way.
Examples
She is requesting a leave of absence from work.
The organization is requesting donations for the relief effort.
He was requesting information about the new policy.
How to Use requesting
- request something (prepositional phrase)
- To ask for something. — "They are requesting a refund for the faulty product."
- request that... (collocation)
- To ask for something to be done, often in a formal or polite way. — "The committee is requesting that all members attend the meeting."
- request from someone (prepositional phrase)
- To ask for something from a specific person or source. — "She made a request from her employer for an advance on her salary."
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