Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with request in American Collocation
request
verb
transitive
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
in a polite way
Hotel guests are respectfully requested to smoke outside only.
specifically
Unless there have been extensive corrections you will not normally see revised pages unless you specifically request them.
many times
Black is the most frequently requested colour.
formally
Councillor Southby formally requested permission to set up a committee.
urgently
Clarke claimed that he urgently requested a cabinet level meeting.
simply
Over 50 per cent of calls were simply requesting information.
documents
Click here to request a copy of the University prospectus.
information
Using the Freedom of Information Act, we requested data on the number of people arrested for terrorist offences.
help or advice
The Coastguard requested assistance for a woman stuck in the mud near the Marina.
money
Full payment is requested 8 weeks prior to the commencement of your vacation.
a meeting
Several groups involved in the debate had requested meetings with officials.
permission to do something
You may request permission to use the images for other purposes by contacting the photographer.