American English
/ɹɪˈkʰwɛs.tɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of request
Requesting often appears after a form of be to describe an action happening now.
Asking for something politely or officially.
“Requesting” is commonly pronounced /ɹɪˈkʰwɛs.tɪŋ/ or /ɹiˈkʰwɛs.tɪŋ/. Both pronunciations are correct.
Asking for something politely or officially.
She is requesting a refund for the damaged item.
We are requesting more information about the event.
Requesting is more formal than asking. In everyday conversation, asking for is often more natural.
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.