Synonym: apply for, ask, requisition. Antonym: grant. Similar words: out of the question, frequent, require, required, frequency, frequently, quest, requirement. Meaning: [rɪ'kwest] 
n. 1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority 2. the verbal act of requesting. v. 1. express the need or desire for; ask for 2. ask (a person) to do something 3. inquire for (information).
n. 1. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority 2. the verbal act of requesting. v. 1. express the need or desire for; ask for 2. ask (a person) to do something 3. inquire for (information). 
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121 We need to think carefully about the wording of the request.
122 His request to be rehired was disapproved by the committee.
123 He chose a singularly inappropriate moment to make his request.
124 As an earnest of my good intentions I will reconsider your request.
125 The club captain has been put on the transfer list at his own request.
126 The play was written by Agatha Christie at the request of Queen Mary.
127 If your original request is denied, don't be afraid to pursue the matter.
128 His request for time off work was met with a flat refusal.
129 A New York court turned down the British government's request for his extradition.
130 Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone .
131 The taxi driver, a phlegmatic man in middle age, showed no surprise at this request.
132 If your request is for information about a child, please contact the Registrar to find out how to make such a request.
133 She left the light on in the bathroom at his request.
134 With an election coming soon, your MP should be very responsive to your request.
135 In accordance to your request, I am sending you sample pages of the dictionary.
136 A very strange request landed on my desk this morning.
137 The usual time lapse between request and delivery is two days.
138 He never dreamed that his request would be laughed off as a childish fancy.
139 Her request for money was turned down by the trustees.
140 In regard to your request for information,(http://sentencedict.com/request.html) I regret to inform you that I am unable to help you.
141 Their request is absurd.
142 After a lot of huffing and puffing, he eventually gave in to our request.
143 The United Nations will approve his request for authorization to use military force to deliver aid.
144 An elderly woman rang up the police at the request of her neighbor.
145 For a moment, I was completely taken aback by her request.
146 He was quite above owing his meal to the request of a little girl.
147 I'm playing this request for Mary Jones who lives in Washington.
148 As I explained on the phone, your request will be considered at the next meeting.
149 A United Nations spokeswoman in New York said the request would be considered.
150 The band are playing this song by request of the Queen.
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