<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.</li><li>Synonyms: prayer, supplication, entreaty.</li><li>An instance of this: There have been many requests for the product.</li><li>A written statement of petition: If you need supplies, send in a request.</li><li>Something asked for: to obtain one's request.</li><li>The state of being asked for; demand.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) To ask for, especially politely or formally: He requested permission to speak.</li><li>Synonyms: supplicate, petition.</li><li>To ask or beg; bid (usually followed by a clause or an infinitive): to request that he leave; to request to be excused.</li><li>To ask or beg (someone) to do something: He requested me to go.</li><li>Synonyms: beseech, entreat.</li></ul>