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Definition of Request
1. Noun. A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority.
Exact synonyms: Petition, Postulation
Specialized synonyms: Application, Appeal, Collection, Ingathering, Solicitation, Demand
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Derivative terms: Petition, Petitionary
Specialized synonyms: Application, Appeal, Collection, Ingathering, Solicitation, Demand
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Derivative terms: Petition, Petitionary
2. Verb. Express the need or desire for; ask for. "She called for room service"
Exact synonyms: Bespeak, Call For, Quest
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Pass, Pass Along, Pass On, Put Across
Specialized synonyms: Order, Ask, Encore, Petition, Demand, Appeal, Invoke, Supplicate, Apply, Beg, Solicit, Tap, Reserve, Challenge, Beg Off, Excuse, Demand, Claim, Call For, Invite, Ask In, Invite, Desire, Beg, Arrogate, Claim, Lay Claim, Ask Over, Ask Round, Invite, Call, Ask Out, Invite Out, Take Out, Book, Hold, Reserve
Related verbs: Call For, Invite
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Pass, Pass Along, Pass On, Put Across
Specialized synonyms: Order, Ask, Encore, Petition, Demand, Appeal, Invoke, Supplicate, Apply, Beg, Solicit, Tap, Reserve, Challenge, Beg Off, Excuse, Demand, Claim, Call For, Invite, Ask In, Invite, Desire, Beg, Arrogate, Claim, Lay Claim, Ask Over, Ask Round, Invite, Call, Ask Out, Invite Out, Take Out, Book, Hold, Reserve
Related verbs: Call For, Invite
3. Noun. The verbal act of requesting.
Exact synonyms: Asking
Generic synonyms: Speech Act
Specialized synonyms: Notice, Notification, Indirect Request, Wish, Invitation, Appeal, Entreaty, Prayer, Orison, Petition, Prayer, Call, Billing, Charge, Trick Or Treat, Inquiring, Questioning, Order, Callback, Recall
Generic synonyms: Speech Act
Specialized synonyms: Notice, Notification, Indirect Request, Wish, Invitation, Appeal, Entreaty, Prayer, Orison, Petition, Prayer, Call, Billing, Charge, Trick Or Treat, Inquiring, Questioning, Order, Callback, Recall
4. Verb. Ask (a person) to do something. "They request to move "; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript"
Specialized synonyms: Enjoin, Order, Say, Tell, Call, Bid, Invite, Declare Oneself, Offer, Pop The Question, Propose
Generic synonyms: Ask
Generic synonyms: Ask
5. Verb. Inquire for (information). "I requested information from the secretary"
Definition of Request
1. n. The act of asking for anything desired; expression of desire or demand; solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty.
2. v. t. To ask for (something); to express desire ffor; to solicit; as, to request his presence, or a favor.
Definition of Request
1. to express a desire for [v -ED, -ING, -S]