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Dec 1, 2009
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Synonyms for request

Noun

1. request, petition, postulation, message, content, subject matter, substance
usage: a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
2. request, asking, speech act
usage: the verbal act of requesting

Verb

1. request, bespeak, call for, quest, communicate, pass on, pass, put across
usage: express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"
2. request, ask
usage: ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript"
3. request, wonder, inquire, enquire
usage: inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary"
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