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Meaning of request
A request is an act of asking for something politely or formally.
Etymology of request
The word "request" originated from the Old French word "requeste," which is derived from the verb "requester," meaning "to ask" or "to petition"
This Old French verb is a combination of "re-" (intensive prefix) and "quester" (to ask or seek), which is from the Latin "quaerere," meaning "to seek" or "to ask"
Synonyms
appeal
petition
application
solicitation
invitation
inquiry
proposal
suggestion
ask
beg
plead
pray
entreat
implore
urge
demand
requirement
bid
call
motion
overture
supplication
entreaty
invocation
imploration
requisition
invitation
query
interrogation
Definitions
- A polite or formal message asking for something to be given, done, or allowed
- A formal ask or petition, typically in writing, for something such as a service, information, or permission
- The state of being asked or petitioned for something
Usage Examples
- The company sent a request for proposals to several firms.
- She made a request to the manager for a day off.
- The charity received a large number of requests for donations.
Antonyms
refusal
rejection
denial
dismissal
declination
prohibition
veto
ban
exclusion
expulsion
refusal
renunciation
repudiation
abnegation
abandonment
desertion
forfeiture
relinquishment
surrender
waiver
cancellation
revocation