requesthelpfrom

verb phrase

UK /rɪˈkwest help frɒm/

US /rɪˈkwɛst hɛlp frʌm/

To ask someone to help you.

When I couldn't reach the top shelf, I decided to requesthelpfrom my tall brother.

SYNONYMS

ask for help from turn to for help seek help from call on for assistance appeal to for help

RELATED WORDS

ask help request assistance support

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To formally ask a person or group in charge for aid.

The village had to requesthelpfrom the government after the flood.

3. To ask a friend or family member for a favor.

She didn't want to requesthelpfrom her parents, so she solved the problem alone.

4. To seek support from a service or organization.

You can requesthelpfrom the library staff if you can't find a book.