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at (someone's) request
Due to having been asked (by someone). I'm only going to the dinner party at my mother's request. Molly has been invited at the bride's request.
at someone's request
due to someone's request; on being asked by someone. At his mother's request, Tom stopped playing the saxophone. At the request of the police officer, Bill pulled his car over to the side of the road.
request someone to do something
to ask someone to do something. I am going to request you to turn your radio down. Mary was requested to arrive a few minutes early.
request something from someone
to call for something from someone. I will request an explanation from the employee in question. A full report was requested from each person present.
request something of someone
to call for someone to give or do something. I have to request a favor of you. Can I request anything more of him?
at someone's request
On being asked to do something, as in
At my request they'll move us to another room, or
I'm speaking at his request. [1300s] Also see
by request.
by request
Also, on or upon request . In response to being asked to do something. For example, The band is playing our favorite song by request. This usage replaced at request. [Late 1600s]
on request
When asked for, as in
The agreement states that the rights on this book revert to the author on request. [c. 1800] Also see
by request.
by request
In response to an expressed desire: We are offering these scarves for sale again by request.
in request
In great demand: a pianist in great request.