American English
/ɹɪˈkʰwɛst̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to ask for something politely or officially
Practice out loudto ask for something politely or officially
I requested a refund.
The manager requested that we wait outside.
Request is more formal than ask. In everyday conversation, ask for is often more natural.
request a refund · request permission · request information · request assistance
request + noun
request that + someone + do something
an act of asking for something, especially in a polite or official way
She made a request for a later appointment.
We received a written request from the tenant.
make a request · formal request · written request · special request
a request for + noun
receive a request from + person
the thing that someone asks for
Your request is reasonable.
The radio station played my request.
a customer request · a song request · a reasonable request · a special request
someone's request
a request for + noun
a message sent to a computer or website asking it to do something or provide information
The server rejected the request.
This request asks for your location.
HTTP request · send a request · handle a request · web request
a request to + server
a request for + information
because someone asked for it
The schedule changed at the client's request.
if someone asks for it
We can provide a paper copy on request.
to ask for something, usually politely or officially
You can make a request online.