Request
noun
An act of asking for something politely or formally.
She made a request for more time to complete the task.
Often appears as...
- make a request
- grant a request
verb
To politely or formally ask for something.
I have requested a meeting with the manager.
Often appears as...
- request assistance
- request information
noun
The action or process of formally asking to use social media or web services.
I sent a friend request on Facebook.
Often appears as...
- friend request
- data request
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Technical
noun
A formal application to an authority for action.
He made a request for legal aid.
Often appears as...
- official request
- request for action
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To formally demand a service or right.
They have requested an injunction to prevent the merger.
Often appears as...
- request injunction
- request arbitration
Usage tips
Formal
noun
An act of asking for something politely or formally.
She made a request for more time to complete the task.
Often appears as...
- make a request
- grant a request
verb
To politely or formally ask for something.
I have requested a meeting with the manager.
Often appears as...
- request assistance
- request information
noun
The action or process of formally asking to use social media or web services.
I sent a friend request on Facebook.
Often appears as...
- friend request
- data request
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A formal application to an authority for action.
He made a request for legal aid.
Often appears as...
- official request
- request for action
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To formally demand a service or right.
They have requested an injunction to prevent the merger.
Often appears as...
- request injunction
- request arbitration
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Politeness Matters
Use 'request' to show respect when asking for something, especially in professional or formal situations.
She filed a request for an extension on her essay.
Pro Tip 2/2Response Expected
'Request' often implies expecting a reply or action from the person you're asking.
The team submitted a request for new equipment.
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The transformative power...
Like the bird who flies over the field and doesn't care about the fences underneath, all right? So now, you're going to follow the line all the way from B to E. And I've one last request before I play this piece all the way through. Would you think of somebody who you adore, who's no longer there?
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Islamophobia killed my...
but he makes it clear that he's not there in his capacity as journalist, but as a neighbor who wants to help. I ask him what he thinks we should do, given the bombardment of local media interview requests. He offers to set up a press conference at a local community center.
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The language of lying —...
"I only know that the apparent father has said publicly that he is the father of the baby. I also have not been engaged in any activity of any description that requested, agreed to, or supported payments of any kind to the woman or to the apparent father of the baby."
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The difference between...
to pay attention to how you're feeling. Are you comfortable with the pace of intimacy? Do you feel like you have space and room to breathe? It's also really important to start practicing using your voice to talk about your own needs. Are your requests respected?
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A brief history of...
Through the mid-20th century, members of the community would, if possible, make their funerary preferences known in advance, sometimes requesting that family members gather to consume the body after death. Tragically, though these rituals honored the deceased,
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Safari Live - Day 261 PIPE...
don't want to disappoint you I will not show you a chameleon so please send your request as usual she'll I'm sure you know how to do it hashtag safari life and then it will be sent to my brother Sydney and give him the pressure so
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Is war between China and...
and which brings me to a request. This audience includes many of the most creative minds on the planet, who get up in the morning and think not only about how to manage the world we have, but how to create worlds that should be.
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Why domestic violence...
by breaking the silence. I'm still breaking the silence today. It's my way of helping other victims, and it's my final request of you. Talk about what you heard here. Abuse thrives only in silence.
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
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How to disrupt...
food and food once a coach requested that we switch guideposts a goalpost he said the field was planted giving us
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The transformative power...
Like the bird who flies over the field and doesn't care about the fences underneath, all right? So now, you're going to follow the line all the way from B to E. And I've one last request before I play this piece all the way through. Would you think of somebody who you adore, who's no longer there?
Video examples
Islamophobia killed my...
but he makes it clear that he's not there in his capacity as journalist, but as a neighbor who wants to help. I ask him what he thinks we should do, given the bombardment of local media interview requests. He offers to set up a press conference at a local community center.
Video examples
The language of lying —...
"I only know that the apparent father has said publicly that he is the father of the baby. I also have not been engaged in any activity of any description that requested, agreed to, or supported payments of any kind to the woman or to the apparent father of the baby."
Video examples
The difference between...
to pay attention to how you're feeling. Are you comfortable with the pace of intimacy? Do you feel like you have space and room to breathe? It's also really important to start practicing using your voice to talk about your own needs. Are your requests respected?
Video examples
A brief history of...
Through the mid-20th century, members of the community would, if possible, make their funerary preferences known in advance, sometimes requesting that family members gather to consume the body after death. Tragically, though these rituals honored the deceased,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 261 PIPE...
don't want to disappoint you I will not show you a chameleon so please send your request as usual she'll I'm sure you know how to do it hashtag safari life and then it will be sent to my brother Sydney and give him the pressure so
Video examples
Is war between China and...
and which brings me to a request. This audience includes many of the most creative minds on the planet, who get up in the morning and think not only about how to manage the world we have, but how to create worlds that should be.
Video examples
Why domestic violence...
by breaking the silence. I'm still breaking the silence today. It's my way of helping other victims, and it's my final request of you. Talk about what you heard here. Abuse thrives only in silence.
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
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How to disrupt...
food and food once a coach requested that we switch guideposts a goalpost he said the field was planted giving us
Example 1 of 10
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Louise Penny
Canadian Author
I turned down all the requests for the rights to the books, for years, mostly because they wanted the rights to the characters, and to turn it into a TV series. This would have allowed them to do anything they wanted with the characters, and that just wasn't an option for me.
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Angelina Jolie
American Actress
I'm just wanting to make the proper breakfast and keep the house. That's my passion. At the request of my kids, I'm taking cooking classes. As I go to sleep at night, I think, 'Did I do a great job as a mom, or was that an average day?
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Rob Gronkowski
American Athlete
You can't do it all. You get many requests all the time, but I still have to focus on football, still have to live my life a little bit. But there are definitely times during the week when you want to take time out.
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Neeraj Kabi
Indian Actor
In 'Talvar', my character loses his daughter and it was quite an intense role. I had to concentrate and I would request all the unit members to stay silent before the take.
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Yogi Adityanath
Indian Politician
U.P. is a big state. I don't have enough leadership experience for such a big state. I requested the party for two experienced associates to help me and work with me.
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Priyadarshan
Indian Director
Many times when you request an actor to do a film, they show respect to you, offer you coffee and nicely they will avoid you because maybe they don't trust you.
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Edward Heath
English Leader
I have no interest in sailing around the world. Not that there is any lack of requests for me to do so.
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Judith Jamison
American Dancer
If people all over the world, year after year, request that you do 'Revelations,' you do 'Revelations.
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Justin Long
American Actor
So I made a request. I said to the writers, I have a minor request that I just want to play a loser.
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Bob Ross
American Artist
I never turn down requests for interviews. I'm just rarely asked.
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Louise Penny
Canadian Author
I turned down all the requests for the rights to the books, for years, mostly because they wanted the rights to the characters, and to turn it into a TV series. This would have allowed them to do anything they wanted with the characters, and that just wasn't an option for me.
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Angelina Jolie
American Actress
I'm just wanting to make the proper breakfast and keep the house. That's my passion. At the request of my kids, I'm taking cooking classes. As I go to sleep at night, I think, 'Did I do a great job as a mom, or was that an average day?
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Rob Gronkowski
American Athlete
You can't do it all. You get many requests all the time, but I still have to focus on football, still have to live my life a little bit. But there are definitely times during the week when you want to take time out.
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Neeraj Kabi
Indian Actor
In 'Talvar', my character loses his daughter and it was quite an intense role. I had to concentrate and I would request all the unit members to stay silent before the take.
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Yogi Adityanath
Indian Politician
U.P. is a big state. I don't have enough leadership experience for such a big state. I requested the party for two experienced associates to help me and work with me.
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Priyadarshan
Indian Director
Many times when you request an actor to do a film, they show respect to you, offer you coffee and nicely they will avoid you because maybe they don't trust you.
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Edward Heath
English Leader
I have no interest in sailing around the world. Not that there is any lack of requests for me to do so.
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Judith Jamison
American Dancer
If people all over the world, year after year, request that you do 'Revelations,' you do 'Revelations.
Quote examples
Justin Long
American Actor
So I made a request. I said to the writers, I have a minor request that I just want to play a loser.
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Bob Ross
American Artist
I never turn down requests for interviews. I'm just rarely asked.
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