commonly-requested
|com-mon-ly-re-quest-ed|
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/ˈkɑːmənli rɪˈkwɛstɪd/
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/ˈkɒmənli rɪˈkwɛstɪd/
(request)
ask for
Etymology
Etymology Information
'request' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'requeste,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'queste' meant 'search or seek.'
Historical Evolution
'requeste' transformed into the Middle English word 'request,' and eventually became the modern English word 'request.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seek or ask for something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
frequently asked for or sought after.
The book is one of the most commonly-requested titles in the library.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 15:24