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More words related to request

verb. command, authorize

noun. appeal, plea

supplication

verb. plead, appeal for

urge

verb. plead; call upon for help, answer

urge

noun. pleading, especially with a deity;

verb. suggest, present for action

verb. ask, demand; necessitate

noun. demand; application for need

verb. ask for; apply for something needed

solicit

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Word Origin & History

request early 14c., from O.Fr. requeste (Fr. requête) "a request," from V.L. *requæsita, from L. requisita "a thing asked for," fem. of requisitus "requested, demanded" (see requisite). The verb is first recorded 1530s.

Example Sentences for request

If you are lucky, your department head will be an ally and will want to set a precedent for accommodating your request.

In spite of the ribbon and seals, the request was denied.

Scientists can request bits of lunar material to study, but it's illegal to own or sell any of it.

Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.