Overview of noun request

The noun request has 2 senses

• request, petition, postulation -- (a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority)


• request, asking -- (the verbal act of requesting)

Overview of verb request

The verb request has 3 senses

• request, bespeak, call for, quest -- (express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service")


• request -- (ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript")


• request -- (inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary")