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More words related to request

order

verb. command, authorize

noun. appeal, plea

supplication

verb. plead, appeal for

urge

prayer

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

The request, thus aided by flattery, was almost unanimously granted.

This request he intended to refuse, and enjoyed in advance the humiliation of young Rushton.

It was for them to consider how far they were justified in complying with his request.

He scowled upon me with a natural hate, and refused to comply with my request.