/rɪˈkwest/
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
Examples
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You "make a request" when you ask for something.
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"At the request of" means because that person asked.
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A formal request is often written down.
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Grammar articles
(4)Future tense in English: will, going to and more explained
Indirect questions in English: Could you tell me where the station is, and the word order that goes with it
Quantifiers in English: some, any, much, many and more
The subjunctive and the unreal past in English: I suggest he go, if I were you, and it's time we left
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