third-person singular verb
Asks for something politely or officially.
She requests an extra day off work.
The company requests more information from new customers.
American English
How to pronounce requests
verb · nounB1Very common word
rihKWEHSTS
/ɹɪˈkʰwɛsts/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of request
Requests can be a plural noun or a verb used with he, she, or it.
Asks for something politely or officially.
What to listen for
“Requests” is usually pronounced /ɹɪˈkʰwɛsts/. You may also hear /ɹiˈkʰwɛsts/.
Common pronunciation/ɹɪˈkʰwɛs/
Alternate pronunciation/ɹiˈkʰwɛsts/
Also heard/ɹiˈkʰwɛs/
Common pronunciation/ɹɪˈkʰwɛsts/
Meanings & examples
plural noun
Acts of asking for something politely or officially.
We received several requests for more information.
Please submit all requests in writing.
plural noun
Things that people ask for.
The manager approved our requests.
The radio station played several song requests.
Useful expressions
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.