How Do You Spell REQUESTS?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪkwˈɛsts] (IPA)

The word "requests" is spelled with two syllables: /rɪˈkwɛsts/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, like in the word "sit". The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound, like in the word "met". The final "s" is pronounced as a voiceless "s" sound, like in the word "miss". This word is a plural noun that refers to the act of asking for something or making a request. It is commonly used in formal and informal settings, both in writing and speaking.

REQUESTS Meaning and Definition

1. Requests are formal or informal expressions of asking someone to do something or provide something. They can be verbal, written, or electronic and are aimed at obtaining assistance, information, or action from others. Requests are often made when one needs help, desires a specific outcome, or seeks clarification.

   In social contexts, requests are typically polite and considerate, demonstrating respect for the person being asked. They usually involve phrases such as "Could you please..." or "Would you mind..." to ensure courteousness. This approach acknowledges that requests are not commands and that the recipient has the right to decline them.

   In professional settings, requests are often more direct but still maintain a level of politeness. They may be made between colleagues, supervisors, and subordinates, and are essential for collaboration and task delegation. Professional requests should include specifics about what is needed, any relevant deadlines, and any additional information that may be necessary to carry out the request effectively.

   In technology, a "request" can also refer to communication between computer systems. In this context, requests are often made by a client system to a server system, such as when a user accesses a website or sends an email. These requests are then processed and responded to by the server, enabling the desired action or information to be delivered to the client.

   Overall, requests are fundamental to effective communication, establishing expectations, and achieving objectives by seeking assistance or action from others.

Top Common Misspellings for REQUESTS *

• requestes 28.0991735%
• requsts 19.8347107%
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• requets 6.6115702%
• rquests 3.3057851%
• reguests 2.4793388%
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• equests 1.6528925%
• reuqests 1.6528925%
• requess 1.6528925%
• requeste 0.8264462%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of REQUESTS

The word "requests" originated from the Old French word "requeste" which came from the verb "requerre" meaning "to request" or "to require". "Requerre" itself can be traced back to the Latin word "requirere", which is a combination of "re-" (meaning "again" or "back") and "quaerere" (meaning "to seek" or "to ask").

Similar spelling words for REQUESTS

• requisition,
• requiescat,
• requested,
• recusation,
• requisite,
• recessed,
• res gestae,
• resist,
• request,
• recast.

Conjugate verb Requests

CONDITIONAL

I would request

we would request

you would request

he/she/it would request

they would request

FUTURE

I will request

we will request

you will request

he/she/it will request

they will request

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have requested

we will have requested

you will have requested

he/she/it will have requested

they will have requested

PAST

I requested

we requested

you requested

he/she/it requested

they requested

PAST PERFECT

I had requested

we had requested

you had requested

he/she/it had requested

they had requested

PRESENT

I request

we request

you request

he/she/it requests

they request

PRESENT PERFECT

I have requested

we have requested

you have requested

he/she/it has requested

they have requested

I am requesting

we are requesting

you are requesting

he/she/it is requesting

they are requesting

I was requesting

we were requesting

you were requesting

he/she/it was requesting

they were requesting

I will be requesting

we will be requesting

you will be requesting

he/she/it will be requesting

they will be requesting

I have been requesting

we have been requesting

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I will have been requesting

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he/she/it will have been requesting

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I would have requested

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I would be requesting

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