request
[ ri-kwest ]
/ rɪˈkwɛst /
noun
verb (used with object)
SYNONYMS FOR request
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Idioms for request
by request, in response or accession to a request: The orchestra played numbers by request.
Origin of request
synonym study for request
7. See beg1.
OTHER WORDS FROM request
re·quest·er, nounpre·re·quest, noun, verb (used with object)un·re·quest·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for request
request
/ (rɪˈkwɛst) /
verb (tr)
to express a desire for, esp politely; ask for or demandto request a bottle of wine
noun
- the act or an instance of requesting, esp in the form of a written statement; petition or solicitationa request for a song
- (as modifier)a request programme
at the request of in accordance with the specific demand or wish of (someone)
by request in accordance with someone's desire
in request in demand; popularhe is in request in concert halls all over the world
on request on the occasion of a demand or requestapplication forms are available on request
Derived forms of request
requester, nounWord Origin for request
C14: from Old French requeste, from Vulgar Latin requaerere (unattested) to seek after; see require, quest
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Idioms and Phrases with request
request
see at someone's request; by request; on request.
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