Synonyms for

Requesting

Verb / rɪˈkwestɪŋ / / ri:ˈkwestɪŋ / Another word for requesting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To politely or formally ask for something.

Synonyms & similar words

quest callfor bespeak request asking demanding pleading soliciting begging craving desiring petitioning praying seeking supplicating

Synonyms by register

Formal

solicit petition appeal apply for

Informal

ask for go for chase chase down

Literary

beseech implore crave

Antonyms

demand order command require insist dictate

Common collocations

  • requesting a meeting
  • requesting information
  • requesting assistance
  • requesting permission
  • requesting a refund
  • requesting your presence
  • requesting a transfer

Word family

noun request
verb request
adjective requestable

Usage note

While 'requesting' is generally polite, using it too frequently can sound overly formal or demanding. Consider using 'asking for' in more casual contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I am requesting a day off from school for a family trip.
  2. The teacher is requesting everyone to be quiet during the test.
  3. The customer is requesting a refund for the faulty product.
  4. The boss is requesting the employee to finish the project by the end of the week.
  5. The student is requesting help from the teacher with his homework.

Quotes

  • The law of love could be best understood and learned through little children. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. - Albert Einstein
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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