Main entry: petition, request, postulation
Definition: a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
Definition: the verbal act of requesting
Main entry: bespeak, call for, request, quest
Definition: express the need or desire for; ask for
Usage: She requested an extra bed in her room; She called for room service
Main entry: request
Definition: ask (a person) to do something
Usage: She asked him to be here at noon; I requested that she type the entire manuscript
Main entry: request
Definition: inquire for (information)
Usage: I requested information from the secretary