Definition of: request

(ri·kwest′) v.t.
1. To express a desire for, especially politely; ask for; solicit.
2. To address a request to; ask: to request a person to do one a favor. See synonyms under ASK, DEMAND, PRAY.
—noun
1. The act of requesting; entreaty; petition.
2. That which is asked for.
3. The state of being so esteemed as to be in demand; demand: in request. See synonyms under PETITION, PRAYER.
—adjective Having been asked for; in response to a request: a request program. [<OF requeste <Med. L requisita, orig. fem. of L requisitus, pp. of requirere seek, again. See REQUIRE.]