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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Weiss had requested numerous changes to the segment, according to the New York Times.

From Salon

The leader of Exeter City Council, Phil Bialyk, said he was to discuss the issue with the council's chief executive ahead of making a decision on whether to request a postponement.

From BBC

It will be managed by the WHO which deals with all evacuation requests from a place the UN calls "a wasteland".

From BBC

Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.

From Barron's

request

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