requested
Use Requested in a sentence
noun
1.
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.
2.
an instance of this: There have been many requests for the product.
3.
a written statement of petition: If you need supplies, send in a request.
4.
something asked for: to obtain one's request.
5.
the state of being asked for; demand.
verb (used with object)
6.
to ask for, especially politely or formally: He requested permission to speak.
7.
to ask or beg; bid (usually followed by a clause or an infinitive): to request that he leave; to request to be excused.
8.
to ask or beg (someone) to do something: He requested me to go.
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Requested
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9.
by request, in response or accession to a request: The orchestra played numbers by request.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English requeste (noun) < Old French < Vulgar Latin *requaesita things asked for, noun use of neuter plural past participle of *requaerere to seek, for Latin requīrere. See require, quest
1300–50; Middle English requeste (noun) < Old French < Vulgar Latin *requaesita things asked for, noun use of neuter plural past participle of *requaerere to seek, for Latin requīrere. See require, quest
Related forms
re·quest·er, noun
pre·re·quest, noun, verb (used with object)
un·re·quest·ed, adjective
Synonyms
1. entreaty, supplication, prayer. 6. petition, supplicate. 7. See beg. 8. entreat, beseech.
1. entreaty, supplication, prayer. 6. petition, supplicate. 7. See beg. 8. entreat, beseech.
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request (rɪˈkwɛst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to express a desire for, esp politely; ask for or demand: to request a bottle of wine |
| —n | |
| 2. | a. the act or an instance of requesting, esp in the form of a written statement; petition or solicitation: a request for a song |
| b. (as modifier): a request programme | |
| 3. | at the request of in accordance with the specific demand or wish of (someone) |
| 4. | by request in accordance with someone's desire |
| 5. | in request in demand; popular: he is in request in concert halls all over the world |
| 6. | on request on the occasion of a demand or request: application forms are available on request |
| [C14: from Old French requeste, from Vulgar Latin requaerere (unattested) to seek after; see | |
| re'quester | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
request
early 14c., from O.Fr. requeste (Fr. requête) "a request," from V.L. *requæsita, from L. requisita "a thing asked for," fem. of requisitus "requested, demanded" (see requisite). The verb is first recorded 1530s.
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Example sentences
There should be no further punishment, and no denial of access for relatives or for any well-wishers requested by the jailed.
The page you have requested no longer exists at this address.
The sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to release details ahead of their leaders.
He requested land from the village council in exchange for his help in bringing in a better price for the local coffee.
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