request Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
    postulation; petition.
  2. noun the verbal act of requesting
    asking.
  3. verb express the need or desire for; ask for
    bespeak; call for; quest.
    • She requested an extra bed in her room
    • She called for room service
  4. verb ask (a person) to do something
    • She asked him to be here at noon
    • I requested that she type the entire manuscript
  5. verb inquire for (information)
    • I requested information from the secretary

WordNet

Re*quest" noun
Etymology
OE. requeste, OF. requeste, F. requte, LL. requesta, for requisita, fr. L. requirere, requisitum, to seek again, ask for. See Require, and cf. Quest.
Definitions
  1. The act of asking for anything desired; expression of desire or demand; solicitation; prayer; petition; entreaty.
    I will marry her, sir, at your request. Shak.
  2. That which is asked for or requested. "He gave them their request." Ps. cvi. 15.
    I will both hear and grant you your requests. Shak.
  3. A state of being desired or held in such estimation as to be sought after or asked for; demand.
    Knowledge and fame were in as great request as wealth among us now. Sir W. Temple.
    Syn. -- Asking; solicitation; petition; prayer; supplication; entreaty; suit.
Re*quest" transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. OF. requester, F. requ≖ter.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Requested; present participle & verbal noun Requesting
Definitions
  1. To ask for (something); to express desire ffor; to solicit; as, to request his presence, or a favor.
  2. To address with a request; to ask.
    I request you To give my poor host freedom. Shak.
    Syn. -- To ask; solicit; entreat; beseech. See Beg.

Webster 1913