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request

ri-KWEST/ɹɪˈkwɛst/

Verbrequests, requesting, requested

Noun pluralrequests

7 meanings of request

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  1. 1
    ask forverbtransitive
    To ask for something, or ask someone to do something, in a polite or formal way.

    Like asking a waiter to bring you a glass of water.

    I would like to request a window seat.

    She requested more time to finish the test.

    UsageSay request a seat (not incorrect: request for a seat).

  2. 2
    askingnouncountable or uncountable
    The act of asking for something.

    She came to the party at my request.

    Extra blankets are available on request.

    UsageSay at my request, but available on request.

    Similarasking

  3. 3
    nouncountable
    A formal message that asks for something.

    The company sent a request for more information.

    Please fill out this form to submit your request.

    UsageSay a request for something; you make or send a request.

    Similarpetition

  4. 4
    network messagenouncountable
    A message a computer sends to a server to ask for something.

    Like sending a note to a librarian asking for a book and waiting for them to bring it.

    The app sends a request to the server every few seconds.

    If the request fails, the page will not load.

    Similarquery, call

    Oppositeresponse

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Less common meanings

  1. 5
    nounobsolete
    The thing that someone has asked for.
    He gave them their request.
    1611, The Holy Bible, King James VersionHere, request means the thing they asked for.

    Similarwish

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  2. 6
    song asked fornouncountable
    A song someone asks a DJ, a band, or a radio station to play for them.

    The DJ played my request right after midnight.

    The band took requests from the crowd during the last song.

    UsageA DJ or band takes requests.

  3. 7
    demandnoununcountable
    The state of being wanted by many people.

    Similardemand

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Origin

It came from Old French 'requeste', which goes back to Latin words meaning 'to ask' or 'require'.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts

  • English request derives from Old French requeste. en.wiktionary.org
  • Old French requeste ultimately derives from Latin forms associated with asking or requiring. en.wiktionary.org