request

[rɪˈkwest]

Definition:
1. Express the need or desire for; ask for.
2. A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority.
3. Ask (a person) to do something.

Use 'request' in a sentence:

1. We were overwhelmed by requests for information.
2. It is absurd that they ( should ) deny my request.
3. You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant.
4. They rebuffed her request for help.
5. They requested him to leave.
6. Leaflets giving details are available on request.
7. Guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon on the day of departure.
8. She left the light on in the bathroom at his request.
9. At Miss Garbo's request, there was a cremation after a private ceremony.
10. France had agreed to his request for political asylum.
11. Vietnam made an official request that the meeting be postponed.
12. His final request stopped her cold.
13. I wired the money off at once as soon as I got your request.
14. Her request was met with a flat refusal.
15. She requested that no one should be told of her decision.
16. She has said nothing regarding your request.
17. Mr. Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response.
18. She had requested that the door to her room be left open.
19. A United Nations spokeswoman in New York said the request would be considered.
20. He chose a singularly inappropriate moment to make his request.
21. Each guest has her own single room, or shares, on request, a double room.
22. He was quite above owing his meal to the request of a little girl.
23. Chambermaids will bring an iron or hair dryer on request.
24. His request for reinstatement was disapproved.
25. The information you requested is being forwarded to you under separate cover.
26. He hoped they would look kindly on his request.
27. Students are requested to park at the rear of the Department.
28. She peremptorily rejected the request.
29. You can request a free copy of the leaflet.
30. The writer's name was withheld by request.
31. The management is understood to be very unwilling to agree to this request.
32. They are likely to respond positively to the president's request for aid.
33. Patrons are requested not to smoke.
34. The evacuation is being organised at the request of the United Nations Secretary General.
35. She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting.
36. UN officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities.
37. He was deaf to my requests for help.
38. If your original request is denied, don't be afraid to pursue the matter.
39. I assented to the request of the American publishers to write this book.
40. Mr Dennis said he had requested access to a telephone.
41. I hadn't foreseen the tempest my request would cause.
42. My request was granted.
43. A New York court turned down the British government's request for his extradition.
44. He finally succumbed to Lucy's charms and agreed to her request.
45. If you have any requests, I'd be happy to play them for you.
46. His request was in the nature of a command.
47. Your request will be dealt with in due course.
48. We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa.
49. We were requested to assemble in the lobby.
50. Catalogues are available on request .
51. The evacuation is being organized at the request of the United Nations Secretary General.
52. I also put in a request for some overtime.
53. I have no objection to your request.
54. She requested permission to film at the White House.
55. Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book.
56. You will do as I request, if you please.
57. Your request will be actioned.
58. Your request shouldn't present us with any problems.
59. They made a request for further aid.
60. Further information is available on request.
61. Full details are available on request.