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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Neither representatives for Bryan nor Cartwright immediately responded to The Times’ requests for comment on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

“Called but did not come in for examination as requested.”

From Salon

The White House didn’t respond on Monday to MarketWatch’s request for comment.

From MarketWatch

Goldman didn’t immediately respond to Barron’s request for the full research report.

From Barron's