Kilo Lingo

/rɪˈkwest/

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Translation

The act of asking for something in a polite or formal way.

Word origin

From Old French requeste, from Latin requirere, meaning to ask for.

Origin
Latin
Root
requirere
English cognates
require, inquire

Grammar

Gender
Pluralrequests

Examples

more .

You "make a request" when you ask for something.

listener.

"At the request of" means because that person asked.

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A formal request is often written down.

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This word is part of lesson 24.