How to Use "Request" with Example Sentences

request (n): the act of asking for something politely

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Used with verbs:

"Can I make a small request?"
(make, put in, submit)

"I have considered your request."
(considered, reviewed, granted, received, accepted, fulfilled)

"The manager will handle your request."
(handle, grant, respond to, agree to, accommodate, honor)

"They denied my request."
(denied, declined, rejected, ignored, turned down, met, refused, answered, responded to)

"I have a little request."
(have)

"I sent them a request."
(sent)

Used with adjectives:

"He made a formal request."
(formal, polite, reasonable, odd, unusual)

"I have a special request."
(special, legitimate, simple, urgent, specific, written, direct)

"I submitted my original request months ago."
(original, initial, last, final)

"I have sent them repeated requests."
(repeated, numerous, multiple)

"By popular request, here is their latest song."
(popular)

Used with prepositions:

"The information was not made public at the parent's request."
(at, by)

"Additional information is available upon request."
(upon, on)

"We made an immediate request for help."
(for)

"This is a request from the president."
(from)

request (v): to ask for

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Used with nouns:

"She requested another hearing."
(hearing, extension, postponement, permit, meeting, loan)

"I requested a refund for the damaged product."
(refund, exchange, replacement)

"He has requested assistance from them."
(assistance, help, asylum, clarification, funding)

"She requested an audience with you."
(audience, interview)

"She requested information on my behalf."
(information)

"The boss has requested your presence."
(presence)

"We requested a copy for our records."
(copy)

Used with adverbs:

"He specifically requested a room with a view."
(specifically, repeatedly, politely)

"She formally requested to have a bodyguard."
(formally, officially, urgently)

Used with prepositions:

"I requested more information from them."
(from)