request1 nounrequest2 verb
requestre‧quest1 /rɪˈkwest/ ●●● S3 W2 noun [countable] 
WORD ORIGINrequest1
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French requeste, from Vulgar Latin, from requaerere; ➔ REQUIREEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Cummings eventually resigned at the governor's request.
- Davis's request to do research rather than teach this semester is being considered.
- Information about our testing procedure is available on request.
- My request that everyone remain seated was ignored.
- My grandfather's last request was that there should be no flowers at his funeral.
- Ray made a formal written request to meet with Douglas.
- She refused all requests for an interview.
- The board has granted your request for funding.
- A Table of Fees giving fuller details can be obtained from the Registry on request.
- Magistrates refused a similar request last December after residents' objections, but Anchor resubmitted the application.
- On the homeless front, 71 percent of the cities surveyed reported increases in requests for emergency shelter.
- San Antonio registered a 36 percent increase while the number of such requests in San Francisco remained even.
- So I wrote my request on a sheet of paper.
- They weren't channelled through to me of course until I made a request for such reports.
THESAURUS
something that you ask someone, either when speaking or when writing: · Would anyone like to ask any questions?· I’ve emailed the hotel with one or two questions.
especially British English a question that you ask when you are not sure you have understood something or that the information you have is correct: · If you have any queries, please contact your travel agent.· Our staff are always available to answer customers’ queries.
(also enquiry especially British English) a question you ask in order to get information or find out the details about something: · We’ve advertised the house, and we’ve already received lots of enquiries.· The police have been making some inquiries in the area.
a polite or formal question asking for something that you want or need: · The bank said ‘no’ to our request for more money.· You must make your request in writing.
Longman Language Activatora statement, letter, message etc in which you ask for something a statement, letter etc in which you ask for something politely or formally: · My grandfather's last request was that there should be no flowers at his funeral.request for: · She refused all requests for an interview.request that: · My request that everyone remain seated was ignored.request to do something: · Davis's request to do research rather than teach this semester is being considered.at somebody's request (=because someone makes a request): · Cummings eventually resigned at the governor's request.on/upon request (=when it is requested): · Information about our testing procedure is available on request.make a request: · Ray made a formal written request to meet with Douglas.grant somebody's request formal (=say yes to it): · The board has granted your request for funding.
a strong request saying very clearly what you want, especially when you are asking for something that someone does not want to give you: · A list of the students' demands was presented to the dean of the law school.demand for: · The union's demand for an 8% across-the-board increase is still under consideration.demand that: · A demand from your boss that you babysit his children is clearly unreasonable.demand to do something: · The government has refused the rebels' demand to release their leader from prison.make a demand: · The kidnappers made several demands in their telephone call to police.
a request for something, especially money, that someone thinks they have a legal right to have: claim for: · The local people's claims for compensation from the chemical factory have so far been ignored.make a claim: · After the fire we made a claim to our insurance company.
a document signed by many people that is given to a government or other organization asking them to do something that until now they have been unwilling to do: · A petition signed by 1000 hospital doctors will be handed to the Minister of Health at lunchtime today.· Local groups have collected 17,000 votes on a petition to recall the mayor.
a letter or form that someone sends when they are asking for something such as a job, official document etc: · Since I left university I've sent off nearly fifty job applications.application for: · We're pleased to announce that your application for membership has been accepted.· The first two banks Williams visited denied her application for a loan.
an urgent request for something important such as freedom, money etc, especially in order to help someone in a bad situation: · Dozens of relief agencies have responded to the drought-stricken country's appeal.appeal for: · The war continues as a fresh UN appeal for a ceasefire has been rejected.
especially British an official request for someone that you do not know well to do something, especially when you are not sure if they will do it: approach from: · The footballer said he'd received an approach from another team, and that he was considering the offer.make an approach: · An official approach has been made but the hostages are unlikely to be released.
a strong emotional request for someone to help you or be kind to you: · Ignoring the man's pleas, the soldier shot him in the head.plea for: · A homeless mother of six made a tearful plea for a home for her family.
WORD SETSa cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
Britain could grant Spain’s request.
1a polite or formal demand for somethingrequest for· I’d like to make a request.
(=make a formal request)· The request was first submitted a number of months ago.· He has put in a request for two weeks' holiday.
(also grant somebody’s request formal)· The judge granted his request.· Diana was happy to agree to his request.
(also turn down somebody’s request)· He rejected their request for a meeting.· This request was turned down because of the cost.
· They had received two urgent requests for assistance.
· After carefully considering this request, the council rejected it.
· Thank you to those who responded to our request for information last month.
· They ignored repeated requests to leave the property.
adjectives· The government made a formal request for food aid.
· Do you have any special requests?
· The family made an urgent request on television for help in finding their daughter.
· It seemed like a reasonable request.
· This is rather an unusual request.
· If you wish to take you child on holiday during the school term, you must make a formal written request.
· The bank would not reveal its figures, despite repeated requests.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· International aid agencies launched an appeal for emergency aid.
· Police are at the scene and have requested assistance.
Britain could grant Spain’s request.· He had refused to obey a reasonable request from a senior member of staff.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Forms to arrange direct debit payment are available on request.· A written quotation is available on request.· The principles of corporate ownership are set out in multi-lingual editions of our detailed brochure available on request.· Some companies can make women drivers available on request.· Lloyds will add the extra words to cheques from mid-summer but will have the present cheques available on request.· Prices start at £48,000; brochure and video available on request.· Vegetarian meals can be provided, and packed lunches are available on request.· Studentship application forms are available on request from the Secretary to the University.
· There was some confusion, however, as to whether any formal requests for aid had been received.· A Justice Department official said there was no record of any formal request by Wynn for a pardon.· The Catholic Media Office said 2,094 made the formal request to be received into the Church at the cathedral services.· A formal request for development proposals for the Ferry Building is being drafted now, Osmundson said.· Following the formal request for a special prosecutor, Attorney General William Barr had up to 30 days to make a preliminary ruling.
· Meanwhile if you have any special requests or suggestions, please let him know as soon as possible.· Some of the children had special requests, most of which I was able to fill.· Or put in a special request of your own.· Nevertheless, their routine schedule can be interrupted by special budget requests, meetings, and training sessions.· Please note that special requests can not be guaranteed. 2.· Have you any special requests? 20.· Jean provides a very good five-course evening meal and will cater for special diets on request.· Guided Tours - Guided tours of the house are available to groups on special request.
· The tsar adopted these suggestions but reduced the number of specific requests.· D., residential phone numbers could be released to callers unless there is a specific request to stop that from happening.· A specific request might require a count of all the grade 2 employees in the systems department.· Any specific requests from the taxpayer regarding reallocations must be honoured by the collector.· If there are other specific requests please let us know and we shall endeavour to satisfy them.· The user presents a specific request to the system to which the system responds with a specific document.· It was a modest kind of a funeral at old Eugene's specific request.
VERB· At least the President saw enough sense to agree to my request to put you in charge of the unit.· The Orkney Fisheries Association executive committee has agreed that a request should be made to the Government.· Giancarlo had agreed instantly to both requests and then forgotten about them.· Baldwin agreed that the request for a special bill was reasonable and said that he would commend it to his colleagues.
· His release from time-out required that he quieten down and comply with the original request on his return.· Teachers respond most positively to those students who comply with their requests.· Barker complied with the request by sending his son-in-law John Legatt.· Museum Director Jim Ballinger said the museum will comply with both requests.· Children can start to earn stickers for the chart every time they comply with the first request.· Little did we realize he was making hundreds of dollars complying with those requests.· The county council committee refused to comply with the request to remove Outram, pronouncing themselves well-pleased with their head-teacher.· Now, he could comply with her request for as long as nature allowed.
· We will consider requests to license limited specialist services to compete within the Post Office monopoly.· The State Department said it was considering the request.· Didn't you consider his request strange?· The La Mesa City Council will consider the request today along with requests from six other parlors.· Coutts had considered Virgin's request to exceed their overdraft by £200,000 over the next seven days.· The council will not initiate a wholesale naming of roundabouts, but will consider any request to have one named.· If a Central Authority considers that a request for service does not fall within the Convention it may reject it.· The guidelines say that doctors should seriously consider requests from patients with incurable diseases who ask for their lives to be ended.
· Because it has to be dealt with at a personal level, some find it difficult to deny the request.· The league office denied Jones' request, saying Stewart has played this way all year.· Last November, after Mr Wahid denied a pardon request, the younger Suharto went into hiding.· In his ruling, Smalkin denied the request for damages.· They denied a request by the hospital to repeat the study at their own expense.· The ruling also denies a request from state health officials to have Lake County pay for 24-hour, guarded supervision of Sherrod.· The commissioners said they denied Mr Stone's request to use this floor for fear of disrupting museum visitors.· The Lurie Company denied his request.
· He filed a request for disciplinary action against Burgess.
· The court will automatically serve the defendant by post following receipt of the request for a summons unless the plaintiff otherwise requests.· Procedures following a request for accommodation Enquiry by letter 1.· That had followed a request by the accused to see a senior officer.
· The court will either grant the request on written application or fix a date for hearing.· Of the physicians who had granted such requests, a majority said they had done so three times or fewer.· Grudgingly, he would grant all requests soas to cease the torture inflicted on his friends.· He would not grant requests for an interview.· I ask you, Mr. Speaker, to grant my request to allow the House to consider this serious matter.· She also persuaded Wotan to grant the request of King Rerir and his wife for a child.· The 49-days' grace, backdated to Monday, was granted after a request by the firm's solicitors.· The United States granted her request to become a political refugee.
· Firms which ignore the requests could face fines of up to £400.· The lawsuit claims that Sagan ignored the request and went forward with the production of the movie.· Or dealing with suppliers that ignore requests for raw materials.· City staffers have ignored his requests for about a year.
· Can I please, through your letters page, make a request on behalf of all vendors of second-hand equipment?· The fisherman made the request of the flounder, and this wish came true too.· Certain unspecified revisions were made at the request of the Council of Constitutional Guardians.· Like the other emissaries, present and absent, Aung San Suu Kyi made only modest requests of her audience.· He then made two transfer requests and Wilkinson seized the first opportunity he could to unload the controversial star.· The man making the humble request was Paul Tsongas, who just hours before had won the New Hampshire presidential primary.· Don't demand, make a request.· He said what he always said when she made a request.
· Failure to meet this request might result in a lost contract.· At first the class met the request with utter bafflement.· Employees are empowered to use their initiative to meet requests.
· This unit had just received a request from Colonel Keest in the Outer Hebrides for men to be taken off his hands.· Thursday said it had received a request for information, but declined further comment.· Even from his hon. Friends, the Minister has received a request to consider that matter again.· The customer receives confirmation the purchase request has been forwarded, then he is given the name of the dealer.· Charles received their requests with much apparent grace and favour.· The Foreign Ministry said it had not received any immediate request for political asylum.
· The driver refused her requests for his number, and dumped her at the next stop.· A judge refused last week a request by rival insurers to remove the Pennsylvania regulator from ruling on the case.· It has refused the Cree's request for an undertaking not to commence logging until their outstanding land claim has been settled.· To date, the Planning Department has refused the request, choosing instead to prepare a brief addendum.· The small number of refused requests may appear unusual.· But the judge refused a prosecution request to keep the accused rapist in jail by increasing his bail to $ 1 million.· Technically she might also refuse a request for a dissolution, although it is hard to imagine her ever doing so.
· Judge Nina Barkova rejected Pope's request during the trial for international medical aid.· However it is quite proper to reject a request if the evidence is really being sought with a view to its use in criminal proceedings.· He also rejected their requests to sequester the jury.· The coroner, Peter Brunton, rejected a request to submit a technical report pointing to the possible involvement of a submarine.· But last week, the town council unanimously rejected her request to officially add the tilde.· The judge rejected his request and ordered his written statement impounded.
· Repeat the request at a later time or repeat the request with a different set of data.· National Security Council officials also did not respond to repeated requests for comment.· A repeats the request for some other time 3.· Paul Barnes has been repeating the same request for two days.· She repeated the request about the baptism and reminded me of my promise to baptise her baby.· During the first two days of her detention she repeated her request for asylum several times.
· The Wigan directors have yet to respond to his request.· Neither Loral nor Lockheed responded to requests for comment.· The objective is to allow the system to respond flexibly to requests for, and information given by the human interlocutor.· Lawyers for Mentavlos and Messer failed to respond to numerous interview requests.· Local authorities must also respond to requests for information from a variety of interested groups.· For the first time during the entire voyage, he failed to respond instantly to a request.· They needed to be able to respond to local requests for specific training from individual boards.· National Security Council officials also did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
· Many brochures have already been sent out in response to requests from advertising.· Jefferson sent his request by way of diplomats he knew who knew her, and she took months to respond.· When sending in a request for any subject please suggest who you would like to conduct the session. 8.· Here we go, I thought, as I sent off the entire request to the company.· Please send requests to in good time.
· So I wrote my request on a sheet of paper.· An employee wanting a written statement may request one verbally or in writing.· Delta, for instance, said such passengers can fill out a written request for a refund.· Given the objectives of the newsletter, written requests for information should avoid bureaucratic forms as much as possible.· Among its safeguards, the measure calls for a 15-day waiting period between required oral and written requests.· Ron Otterbacher wrote in his request for an investigation.
They have made an urgent request for international aid.request from requests from customers for more informationrequest that Anderson repeated his request that we postpone the meeting.at somebody’s request (=because someone asked for it to be done) The study was done at the request of the Chairman.on request (=if you ask for it) Further details will be sent on request.by request There were no flowers at the funeral, by request.► see thesaurus at question2a piece of music that is played on the radio because someone has asked for itCOLLOCATIONSverbsmake a request· I’d like to make a request.submit/put in a request (=make a formal request)· The request was first submitted a number of months ago.· He has put in a request for two weeks' holiday.agree to a request (also grant somebody’s request formal)· The judge granted his request.· Diana was happy to agree to his request.refuse/reject a request (also turn down somebody’s request)· He rejected their request for a meeting.· This request was turned down because of the cost.receive a request· They had received two urgent requests for assistance.consider a request· After carefully considering this request, the council rejected it.respond to a request· Thank you to those who responded to our request for information last month.ignore a request· They ignored repeated requests to leave the property.adjectivesa formal request· The government made a formal request for food aid.a special request· Do you have any special requests?an urgent request· The family made an urgent request on television for help in finding their daughter.a reasonable request· It seemed like a reasonable request.a strange/unusual request· This is rather an unusual request.a written request· If you wish to take you child on holiday during the school term, you must make a formal written request.repeated requests· The bank would not reveal its figures, despite repeated requests.request1 nounrequest2 verb
requestrequest2 ●●○ verb [transitive] VERB TABLE
request
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | request |
| he, she, it | requests | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | requested |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have requested |
| he, she, it | has requested | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had requested |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will request |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have requested |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am requesting |
| he, she, it | is requesting | |
| you, we, they | are requesting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was requesting |
| you, we, they | were requesting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been requesting |
| he, she, it | has been requesting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been requesting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be requesting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been requesting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Anna was requested to make the necessary arrangements for the convention.
- Officials in Seoul are requesting the drug dealer's extradition from Bahrain.
- The pilot requested permission to land the plane at O'Hare airport.
- We request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off for the duration of the performance.
- A group of them discussed with a professor their plans to request that the Peace Corps leave Huamanga.
- A nurse intercepted him before he left and queried whether William had requested it.
- Challenger shrugged, but tossed the football as requested.
- Conversely the tenant may contract to remove fixtures either unconditionally, or conditionally upon being requested to do so by the landlord.
- In 1995, no waivers were granted in the nine serious crime cases in which they were requested.
- The memo also requested money for three tax-exempt organizations.
- The tobacco industry requested that Stivoro be stopped from propagating its position on passive smoking.
THESAURUSto ask for something
to tell someone you want them to give you something: · I’m going to ask for a pay rise.
to ask for food or drink in a restaurant: · We ordered some more coffee.· Have you ordered yet?
to ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you ask for: · They’re demanding immediate payment.· If the goods are faulty, you can demand a refund.
formal to ask for something: · The pilot requested permission to land.· I enclose the information you requested.
to ask for something in an urgent way, because you want it very much and will be very unhappy if you do not get it: · He begged me for some money.· I’m not going to plead for forgiveness.
to keep asking someone for something, in an annoying way: · She keeps nagging me for a new phone.· People were pestering him for his autograph.
Longman Language Activatorto ask for something officially to write to someone asking for something such as a job, an opportunity to study at a university, or permission to do something: · "I still haven't received my passport." "When did you apply?"apply for: · How many jobs had you applied for before you were offered this one?apply to do something: · Finland did not apply to join the EC until 1992.
especially British to ask for something, especially money, from a government, company etc, because you believe you have a legal right to have it: · Thousands of people who should get welfare payments never even bother to claim them.claim something from somebody: · The two companies are claiming $500 million each in damages from the government.claim damages/compensation: · Because the accident had not been her fault, Barbara was able to claim damages.
formal to officially ask someone for something or ask someone to do something: · The pilot requested permission to land the plane at O'Hare airport.· Officials in Seoul are requesting the drug dealer's extradition from Bahrain.request that: · We request that all cell phones and pagers be turned off for the duration of the performance.be requested to do something: · Anna was requested to make the necessary arrangements for the convention.
to officially ask someone that you do not know well for something or ask them to do something, especially when you are not sure if they will do it: · Will you be approaching the bank for a loan?· They had approached Barlow to see if he would participate in the charity event.· I have been approached regarding the possibility of selling the building to a startup company.
to ask someone for something such as a job, government money etc that is available, by officially writing to them to say that you want it: · I've put in for a transfer to one of our overseas branches.· All those who lost their jobs put in for compensation.· Students must put in for grants at least six months before their course begins.
someone who officially asks for something such as a job, official document etc by writing or answering the questions on a form: · Ten women were selected from over 30 applicants.applicant for: · Applicants for teacher-training courses need to have at least one year's experience.job/grant etc applicant: · Many job applicants do not know how to write an appealing cover letter.
someone who asks for something, especially money, from the government, a court etc, because they believe they have a legal right to it: · The company will settle the lawsuit and provide compensation for claimants.· Garcia is representing three Spanish-speaking claimants in their case against the state.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Britain could grant Spain’s request.
formal to ask for something in a polite or formal way: · They request that he finishes the work by Friday.
· She requested that she be allowed to leave.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· International aid agencies launched an appeal for emergency aid.
· Police are at the scene and have requested assistance.
Britain could grant Spain’s request.· He had refused to obey a reasonable request from a senior member of staff.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· Not until Monday did Fukui Prefecture formally request the military to intervene, according to the timetable prepared by Mikuni officials.
· Priority consideration is given to submissions from agents and / or those specifically requested.· Murphy had specifically requested that Menshikov bring Kostiouk with him.· Unfortunately, it also was one of the few stories my newspaper specifically requested me to do.
NOUN· Favourite partners of an animal tended in turn to request aid most frequently from that animal.· On the heels of the revolt, fear mounted in other communities and local officials requested aid from army officers.· The governor had not requested federal aid and, in their view, no federal statute had been violated.· If overpowering rebellion occurred, the state government could request federal aid, but the national government could not intervene at will.
· Derbyshire County Council had requested assistance with their visitors' day in London en route to Matlock.· The government requested international assistance to support the balance of payments and to stem the decline in international reserves.· Cushendall police requested further assistance in the Glengariff area at 1345 where more livestock had become cut off by the flood waters.
· A Change Request Form should be completed by the person requesting the change.· The Development Manager will then inform the person who requested the change.· This form, together with any supporting documentation, will be sent by the person who requested the change to the Change Coordinator.· The Change Coordinator will inform the person who requested the change that it has been implemented.· The person who requested the change will be informed of the decision via his manager.
· Copies have also been sent to anyone who requested a copy of the draft primary legislation.· First thing tomorrow he was going to phone the Chief Constable to request copies of everything the Old Bill found out.· He added that several other governments have requested copies of the draft bill from the Sri Lankan government.
· Eventually the Washington authorities requested the help of the army in clearing the site.· Lake deputy sheriffs said the woman called 911 late Friday to request help.· Most commonly they requested more help with social security benefits.· A lady in Brighton has requested my help in a poisoning case, and I must go there without delay.· She always did her work and almost never requested or accepted help from Mom or Dad.· The medical social worker said that she would request a home help for Mr Brown and also Meals-on-Wheels several times a week.· She requests the children's help and advice.
· You will appreciate that this is a tight timescale given the range of information requested.· Of the 34 universities contacted only 17 were able to supply the appropriate information requested.· As a minimum, each issue of the publication would require another letter written for the occasion as information is requested again.· Further information has been requested about the traffic using the Ainslie Park Centre as a guide for this proposal.· Of the 77 courses contacted in this way, 74 provided the information requested.· Mr. King I am not sure that I can give the hon. Gentleman the first information that he requested.
· Particular care is required to ensure the letter is requested from and signed by the correct parties.· Well, I know: Months ago, I sent a letter to Stallone requesting an interview for this book.· Christabel My dear, Here are your letters, as you request.· If any doubt exists as to whether a group engagement letter covers the particular assignment in question an additional letter should be requested.
· Personal introductions are commonly executed by a third party rather than through say the medium of a telephone call requesting a meeting.· The night before Goering was due to be executed, he requested a private meeting with me.· She is to request a meeting with the education minister, Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, to discuss the issue.
· In most cases, you will be required to request permission from your line manager before engaging in any political activity.· He might have been requesting permission to explode the station.· Earlier it had said that Mr Sharif had requested permission to travel abroad for medical treatment.· Theoretically, a manager can request permission from the finance office or the legislature to move funds across the fences.· In September, Joseph requested permission to travel to Washington to correct the mistakes made in the recent settlement.· A prisoner approached the second white line, requested permission to cross.
· In the family proceedings court a single justice or a clerk may request a report under s7.· Cross-reference Reports Lexicographers will use a control document to request cross-reference reports.
· Schafer could issue a state disaster declaration and request a Presidential Disaster Declaration as soon as Friday.· Schafer may make the state declaration and request a presidential declaration as soon as today.· If overpowering rebellion occurred, the state government could request federal aid, but the national government could not intervene at will.
· This does not sound like a player who has requested a transfer.· Throughout the fall of 1989, a steadily increasing number of employees requested transfers out of Black & White.· A client may request a transfer, usually to a more senior lawyer.· But remember a player does not get as much out of it when he requests a transfer.
To request more information, please call our toll-free number. You have to request permission if you want to take any photographs.request that The prosecution has requested that all charges against Hodgkins be dropped.request somebody to do something All club members are requested to attend the annual meeting.request something from somebody The Police Committee requested a grant from the Government to cover the extra expense.► see thesaurus at askGRAMMAR: Patterns with request• You request something: · I requested permission to leave early.• In everyday English, you request that someone does something: · They request that he finishes the work by Friday.• In more formal English, you request that someone do something, using the base form of the verb (=the infinitive without ‘to’): · She requested that she be allowed to leave.• You say that someone is requested to do something. This pattern is used especially on official notices and announcements: · Passengers are requested not to throw things out of the window.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS