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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Request \Re*quest"\ (r?-kw?st"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Requested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Requesting}.] [Cf. OF.
requester, F. requ[^e]ter.]
1. To ask for (something); to express desire ffor; to
solicit; as, to request his presence, or a favor.
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2. To address with a request; to ask.
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I request you
To give my poor host freedom. --Shak.
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Syn: To ask; solicit; entreat; beseech. See {Beg}.
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