requests

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  An expression of desire, plea, or proposal made to someone.

  - "Can I make a request to be excused from the meeting?"
  - "He made a request for a glass of water."
  - "She sent a request for proposal to potential vendors."

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Synonyms

asking , beseech , prayer , wish , demand , petition , postulation , ask , bespeak , call for

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with requests
plea , seaside , tea , debate , create

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Variants

List of all variants of requests that leads to same result
request , requested , requesting , requests , take requests

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'request' comes from the Latin word 'requestere', which means 'to ask again'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'request for proposal' (RFP) is commonly used in business to solicit bids or proposals from potential vendors or contractors.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'request' for protection was a formal plea for help or support from a lord or ruler.

3. The term 'request line' refers to the telephone line used by radio and television stations to receive calls and requests from listeners.

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Related Concepts

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1. demand: While 'request' implies a polite or formal plea, 'demand' implies a sense of urgency and expectation. For example, 'I made a request for a table at the restaurant' versus 'I demanded a table at the restaurant'.

2. proposal: A request for someone's hand in marriage is also referred to as a proposal. For example, 'He made a request for her hand in marriage' versus 'He made a proposal to her'.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'request' is often used to convey a sense of politeness and formality. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', Mr. Darcy makes a request of Elizabeth Bennet for her forgiveness.

How to Memorize "requests"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a polite plea or proposal to someone else. Imagine the tone of voice and body language used in making the request.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'request' with the idea of politeness and formality. Think of times when you have made a request or received one.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'R-equest-ing P-oliteness' to help memorize the spelling and meaning of the word.

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