Language and thought Want

Request

Words related to requesting something: to ask for something, or ask someone to do something.

What words refer to saying something in order to acquire something from the other person?

request make a request ask for something ask somebody to do something appeal make an appeal petition requisition solicit apply consult
What words refer to what is said when someone makes a request?

appeal (n) petition (n) request (n) solicitation question
What words refer to a person who makes a request?

petitioner suppliant
What special words do people use when they want to make a polite request?

please if you wouldn't mind would you mind?
What words refer to asking for something when you are desperate to get it?

implore plead beseech entreat importune
What words refer to what is said when a person pleads?

plea entreaty
What words describe a person who pleads?

importunate