request
Translation
request, appeal
Examples
He made a request for more information.
He made a request for more information.
All requests must be in writing.
All requests must be in writing.
Grammar Patterns
a request for (sth.) an act of asking for something He made a request for a day off.
at sb.'s request because someone asked for it The meeting was cancelled at the manager's request.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appeal, demand, plea
Etymology
From Old French 'requeste', from Latin 'requirere' (to seek to know, ask), from 're-' (again) + 'quaerere' (to seek, ask).
Memory Tips
A 'request' is like going on a 'quest' for something by asking.