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requested

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈkwɛstɪd// UK //ɹɪkwˈɛstɪd// re·quest·ed

v. to ask for something in a polite or formal way. You use this when you want to get information, help, or a specific item.

v. to express a desire for something; to ask for something formally or politely. Transitive — requires a direct object or a clause.


SIMPLE

She requested a meeting with the manager.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel guests requested extra towels and a late checkout from the front desk.

COMPLEX

The committee requested that all members submit their final reports by Friday to ensure the project remains on schedule for the upcoming audit.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object or a 'that' clause. It is more formal than 'ask for'.

Pitfall

He requested for a glass of waterHe requested a glass of waterUnlike 'ask', the verb 'request' is transitive and does not take the preposition 'for' before the object.

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