- the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- an instance of this: There have been many requests for the product.
- a written statement of petition: If you need supplies, send in a request.
- something asked for: to obtain one's request.
- the state of being asked for; demand.
- to ask for, especially politely or formally: He requested permission to speak.
- to ask or beg; bid (usually followed by a clause or an infinitive): to request that he leave;to request to be excused.
- to ask or beg (someone) to do something: He requested me to go.
- in response or accession to a request: The orchestra played numbers by request.
- to express a desire for, esp politely; ask for or demand
- the act or an instance of requesting, esp in the form of a written statement; petition or solicitation
- (as modifier)
- in accordance with the specific demand or wish of (someone)
- in accordance with someone's desire
- in demand; popular
- on the occasion of a demand or request
