request
noun
the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
requested
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past participleof request.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof request.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
requestnounthe act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
Example Sentences
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The Indonesian government has requested India hand over the apes, forestry ministry spokesman Ristianto Pribadi told AFP on Friday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The suit also alleges that Lineage requested Altus and Pearce not re-energize the solar panels until the company could conduct certain safety checks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
In a message sent to volunteers, Sparkes said its participation in the rescue on Sunday had been requested by HM Coastguard.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
They also requested a temporary restraining order against the agency’s efforts to force an early review of its licenses.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
Should he have refused when other electrical agencies requested sanctuary for their workers?
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
