The action of requesting to be given something, as a favour, gift, permission, etc.

The action of asking pressingly, of begging or requesting; request, desire, entreaty. Obsolete.

The action, on the part of a specified person, of asking for some favour, service, etc., from another; the expression of one's desire or wish…

The action of requesting or claiming something from an authority; esp. a petition or humble prayer, an appeal for forgiveness, favour, etc. Now rare.

The action of demand, v.

The action of demanding; claiming; peremptory asking.

The action of asking or demanding with earnestness or passion.