1
: the act or an instance of asking for something
2
: something asked for
granted her request
The DJ takes requests.
3
: the condition or fact of being requested
available on request
4
: the state of being sought after : demand
He's much in request as a speaker.
requested; requesting; requests
1
: to make a request to or of
requested her to write a paper
2
: to ask as a favor or privilege
requests to be excused
3
obsolete
: to ask (a person) to come or go to a thing or place
4
: to ask for
requested a brief delay
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“Request.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/request. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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