· a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Synonym(s): petition, postulation
Hypernym(s): message, content, subject_matter, substance
· the verbal act of requesting
Synonym(s): asking
Hypernym(s): speech_act
· express the need or desire for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"; "when you call, always ask for Mary"
Synonym(s): ask_for, bespeak, call_for, quest
Hypernym(s): communicate, pass_on, pass, pass_along, put_across
· ask (a person) to do something; "She asked him to be here at noon"; "I requested that she type the entire manuscript"
Hypernym(s): ask
· inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary"
Hypernym(s): wonder, inquire, enquire