gentlerequest
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntl rɪˈkwɛst/
US /ˈdʒɛntl rɪˈkwɛst/
A gentle request is a polite way of asking for something.
She made a gentle request for everyone to speak more quietly.
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2. A soft-spoken plea made without pressure.
His gentle request for extra time was kindly granted.
3. A formal but mild-mannered appeal to someone in charge.
The students sent a gentle request to the principal about longer breaks.
4. An indirect way of asking that avoids sounding demanding.
Instead of complaining, she made a gentle request for a new chair.