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request

/ request /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Type of:
message content subject matter
Kinds of:
application solicitation appeal collection ingathering
Derived:
petition
noun Sense 2
the verbal act of requesting
Type of:
speech act
Kinds of:
notification notice wish indirect request invitation
Derived:
bespeak call for quest
verb Sense 3
express the need or desire for; ask for
"She requested an extra bed in her room"
"She called for room service"
Type of:
communicate pass on pass
Kinds of:
order ask encore petition demand
Derived:
asking
Verb group:
invite call for
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
verb Sense 4
ask (a person) to do something
"She asked him to be here at noon"
"I requested that she type the entire manuscript"
Type of:
ask
Kinds of:
order tell enjoin say call
Derived:
petition postulation asking
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s VERB-ing
It ----s that CLAUSE
Something ----s somebody
verb Sense 5
inquire for (information)
"I requested information from the secretary"
Type of:
wonder inquire enquire
Kinds of:
seek
Derived:
asking
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody INFINITIVE
Semantic Complexity
61%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
43
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

message content subject matter application solicitation appeal collection ingathering speech act notification notice wish