request
[ ri-kwest ]
/ rɪˈkwɛst /
noun
verb (used with object)
Idioms for request
by request,
in response or accession to a request: The orchestra played numbers by request.
Origin of request
SYNONYMS FOR request
synonym study for request
7. See
beg1.
OTHER WORDS FROM request
re·quest·er, noun pre·re·quest, noun, verb (used with object) un·re·quest·ed, adjectiveWords nearby request
reputation,
repute,
reputed,
reputedly,
req.,
request,
request stop,
requiem,
requiem shark,
requiescat,
requiescat in pace
Example sentences from the Web for requested
British Dictionary definitions for requested
request
/ (rɪˈkwɛst) /
verb (tr)
to express a desire for, esp politely; ask for or demand
to 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; popular
he is in request in concert halls all over the world
on request
on the occasion of a demand or request
application 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
Idioms and Phrases with requested
request
see at someone's request; by request; on request.