request
request
formal ask
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request with Russian translation
request usage examples
Магазин выполнил мою просьбу упаковать это в подарок.
The shop honoured my request for gift wrapping.
Моя просьба в том, чтобы вы отложили эту вещь на кассе.
My request is that you hold this item at the counter.
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request belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store, Programming, Errors and Bugs, Business Email, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
request synonyms
What's the difference between request / ask / favor / petition / appeal / inquiry
Neutral, general noun for asking for something.
I made a request for a different size at the shop.
Я сделал просьбу о другом размере в магазине.
Her ask was just for a small alteration to the dress.
Её просьба (разговорно) была о небольшой переделке платья.
A request for a personal service or help — implies doing someone a kindness.
Could you do me a favour and check if this fits?
Не могли бы вы оказать мне услугу и посмотреть, подходит ли это?
A formal written request, often signed by many people, used in legal or civic contexts.
They organised a petition to ask the council to reopen the shop.
Они организовали петицию с просьбой к совету снова открыть магазин.
The charity issued an appeal for warm clothes for the winter.
Благотворительная организация выступила с просьбой о тёплой одежде на зиму.
A request for information or a formal investigation rather than asking someone to do something.
The customer made an inquiry about the shirt's material.
Клиент сделал запрос о материале рубашки.
A formal written request or form submitted to apply for a position, permit, or service.
She submitted an application for a change of hours at work.
Она подала заявление об изменении рабочего графика.
An emotional or urgent request; also used in legal contexts (a plea in court).
Their plea for more staff was heard by management.
Их мольба о дополнительном персонале была услышана руководством.
A formal request, often commercial or legally sensitive; can have negative connotations (unwanted offers).
The company prohibited solicitation of clients by employees.
Компания запретила сотрудникам вымогательство/написание предложений клиентам (solicitation).
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce request and what this word means
request translation: просьба. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce request
/rɪˈkwɛst/
request translation
просьба
request examples
The shop honoured my request for gift wrapping.
request transcription
/rɪˈkwɛst/, /rɪˈkwɛst/
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Questions about this word
request meaning: what does it mean?
formal 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?
The shop honoured my request for gift wrapping. Translation: Магазин выполнил мою просьбу упаковать это в подарок.
Is request part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, request (просьба) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is request part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, request (просьба) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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