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request

запрашивать

Meaning of request

formally ask

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EN-UK/rɪˈkwɛst/
EN-US/rɪˈkwɛst/
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request with Russian translation

request usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

Guests can request extra towels at any time.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

The hotel may request a late checkout if the room is needed for cleaning.

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request belongs to the topic "At the Hotel". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

request请求
shower淋浴
elevator电梯
towel毛巾
TV电视
view景色
breakfast早餐

request synonyms

Related words worth learning together

ask
general verb to pose a question or make a request; less formal
inquire
formal verb meaning to ask about information or details
require
to need something as necessary or compulsory; stronger/obligatory compared to request
solicit
formal verb meaning to ask for something, often in a persuasive or official way (e.g., donations, feedback)
apply for
to formally request something by application, often as part of a process (e.g., upgrades, membership)
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🇬🇧en

general verb to pose a question or make a request; less formal

B2Very Often

She asked the front desk about breakfast times.

🇬🇧en

formal verb meaning to ask about information or details

B2Often

Guests may inquire about room availability.

🇬🇧en

to need something as necessary or compulsory; stronger/obligatory compared to request

B2Very Often

The hotel requires ID at check-in.

S
🇬🇧en
solicit

formal verb meaning to ask for something, often in a persuasive or official way (e.g., donations, feedback)

B2Rarely

The hotel solicited feedback from guests after checkout.

A
🇬🇧en
apply for

to formally request something by application, often as part of a process (e.g., upgrades, membership)

B2Often

I applied for an upgrade to a suite.

🇬🇧en

to try to obtain or find something; broader than request and may not be a direct asking

B2Often

We seek permission to extend check-out time.

P
🇬🇧en
petition

to make a formal written request, often collective or addressed to authorities

B2Rarely

They petitioned hotel management about the noise.

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request meaning: what does it mean?

formally ask

request pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

request is pronounced as /rɪˈkwɛst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

request definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Guests can request extra towels at any time. Translation: Гости могут запросить дополнительные полотенца в любое время.

Is request part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, request (запрашивать) can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is request part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, request (запрашивать) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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