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requested

/ɹɪˈkwɛstɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    A verb meaning to ask for something or to express a desire or need.

    - "I request you to come early."
    - "She requested a glass of water."
    - "The king's courtiers requested an audience with him."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɹɪˈkwɛstɪd/



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Synonyms

ask , bespeak , call for
Rhymes
Words rhyming with requested
please , ease , applause , tease
Homonyms
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  1. request (en) : A formal demand or application.


Homophones
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  1. request (en) : A formal demand or application.

  2. request (en) : To ask for something earnestly or urgently.


Variants
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request , requested , requesting , requests , as requested
Forms
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requests, requested, requesting, requests'


Etymology
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The word 'request' comes from the Old French word 'requester', meaning 'to ask for'. It is related to the Latin word 'requirere', which means 'to ask, demand, or seek'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'request' is often used interchangeably with the word 'demand', but a 'request' implies a more polite and respectful tone.

  2. In ancient Rome, a 'request' for an audience with the emperor was often made by sending a servant or messenger to make the request on your behalf.


Related Concepts
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  1. demand: A more forceful or insistent form of a request.

  2. petition: A formal written request, often submitted to a government or organization.


Culture
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The word 'request' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art. In music, a 'request' is a formal demand for a specific piece to be performed. In literature, a 'request' is often used to convey a sense of politeness and formality. In art, a 'request' can refer to a commission for a work of art.

How to Memorize "requested"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself making a polite and formal gesture or motion when you say the word 'request'. Imagine yourself asking for something with respect and consideration.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'request' with the idea of politely asking for something. Think of times when you have made requests in the past and how you went about it.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'request' with the phrase 'Really Enjoy Asking Silently' or 'Respectfully Expecting Answers'.


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