Request

ask demand petition

A request is an act of asking for something, or a formal expression of a desire. It can also refer to a polite inquiry.

/rɪˈkwest/

From Old French request 'prayer, entreaty', from Latin requirere 'to seek out, search for,' from re- + quaerere 'to ask'.

inquiry solicitation requisition

communication inquiry

application petition proposal

conversation interaction

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