politely request
verb phraseUK /pəˈlaɪtli rɪˈkwest/
US /pəˈlaɪtli rɪˈkwest/
To ask for something in a nice and kind way.
She politely requested a glass of water from the waiter.
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2. To make a formal but gentle appeal to someone in authority.
The students politely requested more time to finish the project.
3. To ask for something without demanding it.
He politely requested that the music be turned down.
4. To express a wish in a courteous manner.
Guests are politely requested to keep their voices low.