request synonyms

request

n.

call, inquiry, application, petition, question, invitation, offer, solicitation, requisition, supplication, plea, prayer, recourse, suit, entreaty, demand, behest; see also appeal 1.

by request

asked for, sought for, wanted, in response to a request; see requested 1, 2.

request

v.

  1. To ask

    demand, inquire, call for; see ask 1.

  2. To solicit

    beseech, entreat, petition, sue; see beg 1.

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