The meaning of REQUEST is the act or an instance of asking for something. How to use request in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Request.

REQUEST definition: 1. the act of politely or officially asking for something: 2. a song or something similar that…. Learn more.

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Definition of request noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

If you request someone to do something, you politely or formally ask them to do it.

to express a desire for, esp politely; ask for or demand: to request a bottle of wine.

To request something means to formally ask for it. If you're sick of always getting a middle seat on the airplane, put in a request for the aisle or window next time. You can request something you want, like extra cheese on your pizza, or a better parking space, but you can also "put in a request." Request has a formal quality, as in " request ...

the act or an instance of requesting, esp in the form of a written statement; petition or solicitation: a request for a song at the request of ⇒ in accordance with the specific demand or wish of (someone)

Request definition: To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for. Often used with an infinitive or clause.

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun request, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.