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re·quest

request

 
 
pronunciation:
rih kwest
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: When you make a request, you ask for something.
The nurses are always busy because the patients make many requests.
definition 2: A request is a thing that is asked for.
The street performer played song requests from the audience.
synonyms:
appeal
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: requests, requesting, requested
definition: When someone requests something, they ask for it in a serious but polite way.
Skylar requested some help from his teacher.
synonyms:
ask for
similar words:
beg for, call for
derivation: requester (n.)
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