Synonyms and antonyms of To make a request in American Thesaurus

ask for ()

to say that you want someone to come and speak to you

invite (verb)

to formally ask someone to do something or go somewhere

request (verb)

to ask a musician or DJ to play a piece of music

entreat (verb)

formal to keep asking someone to do something in a way that shows you are worried and serious

implore (verb)

formal to ask someone to do something, in a very emotional way, because you want it very much

call away ()

to ask someone to leave a place, usually by telephoning them or sending them a message

order up ()

to tell someone to do something, provide something, or deliver something

send for ()

to ask for someone to come to you

insist (verb)

to say very firmly that something must happen or must be done

want (verb)

to ask for someone because you would like to see or speak to them

ask (verb)

to say that you want something to happen, or that you want someone else to do something

call (verb)

to ask or tell someone to come to a place, usually so that you can talk to them

call (verb)

to telephone a person or organization that provides a service and ask them to come

call in ()

to ask a person or organization that provides a service to come and deal with something

call in ()

to ask or tell someone to come to a place, usually so that you can talk to them

call on ()

to officially ask a person or organization to do something

call on (informal)

informal to ask someone to prove a statement they have made

call out ()

to ask a person or organization that provides a service to come and deal with something for you

chase up ()

to ask someone who should have done something why they have not done it

come/go hat in hand ()

to ask someone very politely to do something for you or give you something that you want very much

commission (verb)

to officially ask for a piece of work to be done for you

get in (British)

British to ask someone to come to your house, office, etc. in order to do something for you

go over someone’s head ()

to go to a more important or powerful person in order to get what you want

impose (verb)

to cause extra work for someone by asking them to do something that may not be convenient for them

petition (verb)

to ask someone in authority to do something using a petition

petition (verb)

formal to ask God or someone such as a king for something

put in ()

to make an official request, claim, offer, etc.

request the pleasure of someone’s company ()

to invite someone formally to something

square with ()

to get permission from someone to do something

stop (verb)

to ask someone to stop walking or driving so that you can talk to them

summon (verb)

to ask or order someone to come to you

throw yourself on someone’s mercy ()

to ask someone in authority to treat you in a kind way