The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Request \Re*quest"\ (r?-kw?st"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   Requested; p. pr. & vb. n. Requesting.] [Cf. OF.
   requester, F. requ[^e]ter.]
   1. To ask for (something); to express desire ffor; to
      solicit; as, to request his presence, or a favor.
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   2. To address with a request; to ask.
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            I request you
            To give my poor host freedom.         --Shak.
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   Syn: To ask; solicit; entreat; beseech. See Beg.
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