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   request

   /rɪˈkwɛst/

   noun

   • 1. an act of asking politely or formally for something: "a request for information" Similar appealentreatypleapetitionsolicitationsupplicationprayerinvocationapplicationdemandcallsummonsrequisitionliterary:behestrare:implorationadjurationobtestationimpetrationobsecrationbiddingaskingentreatypleadingsolicitationpetitioningsupplicationbeggingdemandinstance
   • ▪ a thing that is asked for: "to have our ideas taken seriously is surely a reasonable request" Similar requirementwishwantdesirechoicedesideratum
   • ▪ an instruction to a computer to provide information or perform another function: "the computer is busy servicing requests from other processes"
   • ▪ a tune or song played on a radio programme, typically accompanied by a personal message, in response to a listener's request.
   • ▪ the state of being sought after: "human intelligence, which is in constant request in a family"

   verb

   • 1. politely or formally ask for: "he received the information he had requested"
   • ▪ politely or formally ask (someone) to do something: "the letter requested him to report to London"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French requeste (noun), based on Latin requirere (see require).

   Derivatives

   • 1. requester noun

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   What does request mean?

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   What is the difference between 'of' and'request'?

   • Typically, 'of' is used when something specific is being requested after the verb 'request'. I've requested a new security pass from the company, but I won't be able to access the building until it arrives. We'll need to request the documents from him before we can conclude our audit.

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   What is a request form?

   • Other forms: requested; requests; requesting To request something means to formally ask for it. If you're sick of always getting a middle seat on the airplane, put in a request for the aisle or window next time.

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   What does requaesta mean in English?

   • Middle English requeste, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *requaesta, from feminine of requaestus, past participle of requaerere to require 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 “Request.”

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   What is the difference between a request and a solicit?

   • ask, request, solicit mean to seek to obtain by making one's wants known. ask implies no more than the statement of the desire. request implies greater formality and courtesy. solicit suggests a calling attention to one's wants or desires by public announcement or advertisement. Noun They made a request to begin work immediately.

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   How many types of requests are there?

   • hide 35 types... To request something means to formally ask for it. If you're sick of always getting a middle seat on the airplane, put in a request for the aisle or window next time.

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     REQUEST meaning: 1. the act of politely or officially asking...

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     REQUEST translate: （礼貌、正式的）要求，请求, 点播的歌（或节目等）, （礼貌、正式的）要求，请求....

   • Traditional

     REQUEST translate: （禮貌、正式的）要求，請求, 點播的歌（或節目等）, （禮貌、正式的）要求，請求....

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     REQUEST definicja: 1. the act of politely or officially...

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   • Request: Indonesian Translation

     REQUEST translate: permintaan, permintaan, meminta. Learn...

   • Request: Thai Translation

     REQUEST translate: การขอร้อง, การเรียกร้อง, ขอ. Learn more...

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   The meaning of REQUEST is the act or an instance of asking for something. How to use request in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Request.

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   Request definition: the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition. See examples of REQUEST used in a sentence.

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   demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. make a solicitation or petition for something desired. have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to.

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   noun. 1. the act of asking, or expressing a desire, for something; solicitation or petition. 2. something asked for. to grant a request. 3. the state of being asked for or wanted; demand. a song much in request.

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   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.

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    a question which politely or officially asks for something: His doctor made an urgent request for a copy of the report. An application form is available on request (= if you ask for it). A clause was added to the contract at his request (= because he asked). Fewer examples.