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request

[ri-kwest] / rɪˈkwɛst /
NOUN
question or petition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal application call demand desire inquiry invitation offer suit
STRONG
asking begging commercial entreaty prayer recourse requisition solicitation supplication
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer refusal reply
VERB
ask for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal apply call for demand petition seek solicit sue
STRONG
beg beseech bespeak desire entreat hit hustle inquire pray promote requisition sponge supplicate touch
WEAK
hit up for hold out for put in for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
refuse reply
STRONG
answer give

Example Sentences

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GSK withdrew its application for a drug President Trump touted as a potential autism treatment, months after submitting it at health officials’ request.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

ICE did not respond to Salon’s request for comment.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

He agreed to Lebanon's request for direct talks, while ordering more airstrikes.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Justice Dept. did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Fischer’s request for an extended visa was denied, and what would be his lifelong, not-so-private war with the Soviet Union had commenced.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady