request

noun

/rɪˈkwest/

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the action of asking for something formally and politely; a thing that you formally ask for
- request for something a request for information
- They made a request for further aid.
- request to do something He submitted a request to adopt a flexible working routine.
- to grant a request
- to refuse/decline/reject/deny a request
- at somebody's request She went to the wedding at her mother's request (= because her mother had asked her to go).
- at the request of somebody He was there at the request of his manager (= because his manager had asked him to go).
- by request The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done).
- on request Application forms are available on request.
- request that… She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her.
Extra Examples
- My request was granted.
- Additional copies will be made available on request.
- We will arrange accommodation on request.
- The play was written by Agatha Christie at the request of Queen Mary.
- The film is being shown again by popular request.
- The book was withdrawn at the author's request.
- I made my initial request for material in February.
- His request was always met with the same answer.
- I could not deny a direct request like that.
- I got a couple of email requests for it.
- I've put in a request for a room with a view of the sea.
- The Commission approved a request for $700 000 in tax refunds.
- The helpline was inundated with requests for information on the crash.
- We have had repeated requests for a pedestrian crossing near the school.
- an extradition request by the US
- the State Department budget request
- The judge will now consider this request from the plaintiffs.
- He has refused all interview requests.
- Her last request before she died was that she be buried at sea.
- The bank received numerous requests for information from government regulators.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- special
- legitimate
- reasonable
- …
verb + request
- make
- put in
- send
- …
preposition
- at somebody’s request
- by request
- on request
- …
phrases
- available on request
- available upon request
- by popular request
- …
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an instruction to a computer to perform a task
- When the software has finished processing the request, a download window pops up.
a song or tune that somebody asks to have played on a radio programme
- The next request is from a listener in Aberdeen.
- a radio request programme
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- special
- legitimate
- reasonable
- …
verb + request
- make
- put in
- send
- …
preposition
- at somebody’s request
- by request
- on request
- …
phrases
- available on request
- available upon request
- by popular request
- …
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Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French requeste (noun), based on Latin requirere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + quaerere ‘seek’.

request

verb

/rɪˈkwest/

(formal)

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they request	/rɪˈkwest/ /rɪˈkwest/
he / she / it requests	/rɪˈkwests/ /rɪˈkwests/
past simple requested	/rɪˈkwestɪd/ /rɪˈkwestɪd/
past participle requested	/rɪˈkwestɪd/ /rɪˈkwestɪd/
-ing form requesting	/rɪˈkwestɪŋ/ /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/

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to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal way
- request something She requested permission to film at the White House.
- You can request a free copy of the leaflet.
- She requested anonymity because she wasn't authorized to speak to the press.
- request something from somebody/something The government has requested information from the companies involved in the scandal.
- be requested to do something Visitors are requested not to touch the exhibits.
- We were requested to assemble in the lobby.
- request that… She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting.
- (British English also) She requested that no one should be told of her decision.
- + speech ‘Please come with me,’ he requested.
Extra Examples
- Call us now if you’d like to request a song (= ask for it to be played on the radio)
- Auditors will be required to provide any information reasonably requested by the bank.
- She had left him a message, simply requesting that he call her back.
- Aid agencies have urgently requested help.
- You are politely requested not to bring food or drink into the library.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- explicitly
- specifically
- formally
- …
preposition
- from
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Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French requeste (noun), based on Latin requirere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + quaerere ‘seek’.