Verbs for Requesting

to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone

Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?

to politely request something from someone

Can I ask for your assistance with this task?

to ask for something politely or formally

She decided to request additional time to complete the project due to unforeseen circumstances.

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations.

to request something, usually in a formal or persistent manner

The lawyer is currently soliciting information from potential witnesses for the upcoming trial.

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Students often apply to multiple universities to increase their chances of acceptance.

to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement

The contract stipulates that the payment must be made within 30 days of the invoice date.

to officially ask a higher court to review and reverse the decision made by a lower court

The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.

to demand something firmly and persistently

The customer insisted on a replacement for the damaged product.

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner.

to persistently try to motivate or support someone, particularly to pursue their goals

The teacher urged her students to explore their passions and pursue their interests with determination.

to strongly and sincerely request something

In the face of a humanitarian crisis, the aid workers adjured the international community to provide urgent assistance.

to make an earnest and emotional request, often accompanied by a strong sense of urgency or desperation

He pleaded with his boss to reconsider the decision to terminate his employment.

to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

In a desperate voice, he entreated the crowd to help him find his lost child.

to sincerely and desperately ask for something

I beseech you, please reconsider your decision and grant me another chance.

to earnestly and desperately beg for something

She implored her parents to let her attend the concert, promising to finish her chores.

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

Success often calls for perseverance.

completely accurate in every detail

The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale.