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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Requesting

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to requesting such as "implore", "demand", and "urge".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to ask
to ask
[Verb]

to request for something or tell someone to give or do something

Ex: The counselor asked the client to reflect on their feelings about the recent changes in their life .
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to ask for

to politely request something from someone

Ex: I'll ask my friend for a loan to cover the unexpected expenses.
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to request

to ask for something politely or formally

Ex: The doctor requested that the patient follow a strict diet and exercise regimen .
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to demand
to demand
[Verb]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .
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to solicit

to request something, usually in a formal or persistent manner

Ex: Last month , the nonprofit organization solicited donations for its charity event .
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to apply
to apply
[Verb]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

Ex: As the deadline approached , more candidates began to apply for the available positions .
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to stipulate

to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement

Ex: Before signing the lease , it 's crucial to carefully read and understand the terms stipulated by the landlord .
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to appeal
to appeal
[Verb]

to ask for something, such as money, help, etc. in a serious manner

Ex: The charity organization appealed for donations to support those affected by the natural disaster .
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to insist on

to demand something firmly and persistently

Ex: Despite the delays, they insisted on completing the project according to the original plan.
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to beg
to beg
[Verb]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Ex: He begged his friends to join him on the adventurous road trip .
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to urge
to urge
[Verb]

to persistently try to motivate or support someone, particularly to pursue their goals

Ex: The coach constantly urged the team to give their best effort on the field .
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to adjure
to adjure
[Verb]

to strongly and sincerely request something

Ex: Facing an imminent threat , the citizens adjured their government to take swift action to ensure their safety .
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to plead
to plead
[Verb]

to make an earnest and emotional request, often accompanied by a strong sense of urgency or desperation

Ex: The beggar on the street corner pleads for compassion and assistance from passersby .
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to entreat

to ask someone in an emotional or urgent way to do something

Ex: The citizens entreated the mayor to improve the city 's transportation system .
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to beseech

to sincerely and desperately ask for something

Ex: I beseech you , lend me your ears and listen to my heartfelt plea for assistance .
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to implore

to earnestly and desperately beg for something

Ex: I implore you , listen to my plea and understand the gravity of the situation .
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to call for

to make something required, necessary, or appropriate

Ex: The global challenge calls for coordinated efforts across nations.
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to exact
to exact
[Verb]

to demand or obtain something through force or with great determination

Ex: The government exacted fines from companies that violated environmental regulations .
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