requests

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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This was because of "South Africa's failure to make demonstrable progress on policy requests by the administration", the official said.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

California Transportation Commission officials didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment on the denial of the extension, which was reported earlier by LAist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Bracket did not respond to requests for comment.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

The requests add to pressure on the industry, continuing months of turmoil that executives have tried to calm by arguing investors are overreacting to a few losses and a lot of scary headlines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

I thought the media requests prior to making the Olympic team were numerous, but this was a whole new level of attention.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad