request
request
formally ask
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request with Russian translation
request usage examples
Гости могут запросить дополнительные полотенца в любое время.
Guests can request extra towels at any time.
Отель может запрашивать поздний выезд, если номер нужен для уборки.
The hotel may request a late checkout if the room is needed for cleaning.
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request belongs to the topic "At the Hotel". 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 / inquire / require / solicit / apply for
neutral verb meaning to formally or politely ask for something
I requested a late check-out.
Я запросил поздний выезд.
She asked the front desk about breakfast times.
Она спросила на стойке регистрации о времени завтрака.
Guests may inquire about room availability.
Гости могут узнать о наличии номеров.
to need something as necessary or compulsory; stronger/obligatory compared to request
The hotel requires ID at check-in.
Отель требует предъявить удостоверение личности при регистрации.
formal verb meaning to ask for something, often in a persuasive or official way (e.g., donations, feedback)
The hotel solicited feedback from guests after checkout.
Отель запросил отзывы у гостей после выезда.
to formally request something by application, often as part of a process (e.g., upgrades, membership)
I applied for an upgrade to a suite.
Я подал заявку на повышение до сьюита.
to try to obtain or find something; broader than request and may not be a direct asking
We seek permission to extend check-out time.
Мы добиваемся разрешения на продление времени выезда.
to make a formal written request, often collective or addressed to authorities
They petitioned hotel management about the noise.
Они подали петицию руководству отеля по поводу шума.
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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: запрашивать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce request
/rɪˈkwɛst/
request translation
запрашивать
request examples
Guests can request extra towels at any time.
request transcription
/rɪˈkwɛst/, /rɪˈkwɛst/
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Questions about this word
request meaning: what does it mean?
formally 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?
Guests can request extra towels at any time. Translation: Гости могут запросить дополнительные полотенца в любое время.
Is request part of At the Hotel vocabulary?
Yes, request (запрашивать) can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is request part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, request (запрашивать) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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