n. & v.
--n.
1. the act or an instance of asking for something; a petition (came at his request).
2 a thing asked for.
3 the state of being sought after; demand (in great request).
4 a letter etc. asking for a particular record etc. to be played on a radio programme, often with a personal message.
--v.tr.
1. ask to be given or allowed or favoured with (request a hearing; requests your presence).
2 (foll. by to + infin.) ask a person to do something (requested her to answer).
3 (foll. by that + clause) ask that.
Phrases and idioms:
by (or on) request in response to an expressed wish. request programme a programme composed of items requested by the audience. request stop a bus-stop at which a bus stops only on a passenger's request.
Derivatives:
requester n.
Etymology: ME f. OF requeste(r) ult. f. L requaerere (as REQUIRE)