request

[ri-kwest] / rɪˈkwɛst /

NOUN

question or petition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal application call demand desire inquiry invitation offer suit

STRONG

asking begging commercial entreaty prayer recourse requisition solicitation supplication

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer refusal reply

VERB

ask for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal apply call for demand petition seek solicit sue

STRONG

beg beseech bespeak desire entreat hit hustle inquire pray promote requisition sponge supplicate touch

WEAK

hit up for hold out for put in for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse reply

STRONG

answer give

Example Sentences

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Tamasi gave Jones the bag, she said, but his request was baffling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The request will need to be approved by the US Congress.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Essayli did not respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"When the phone rings and a request comes, then he won't be able to say no," the accompanying caption read.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“We can request it for luncheon, if you like.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood