Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of request
"The manager reviewed all staff requests before approving the weekend shift changes."
In plain English: Requests are polite ways of asking someone to do something or give you something.
"The manager reviewed all staff requests before approving the budget."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of request
"The manager requests that all new hires complete the safety training before their first day on the job."
In plain English: To request is to politely ask someone for something you want.
"She requests that everyone turn off their phones during the movie."
Derived from Old French requerir, this term originally meant to ask earnestly or demand something with urgency. It entered English in the 14th century, evolving from the verb "request" which shares these same historical roots.