Looking for the meaning of the word REQUEST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REQUEST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Request
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French requeste (noun), based on Latin requirere (see require)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈkwɛst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act of asking politely or formally for something
Short Definition:act of asking politely or formally for something
Examples:- a request for information
- the club's excursion was postponed at the request of some of the members
Word: Request
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈkwɛst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
politely or formally ask for
Short Definition:politely or formally ask for
Examples:- he received the information he had requested
- the chairman requested that the reports be considered
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