Request or Request For? Verb and Noun Rules + Examples

As a verb, use “request something.” As a noun, use “a request for something.”

Is it request or request for?

It depends on the grammar. VERB: 'request something' (no 'for'). 'I request a refund.' NOUN: 'request for something' (with 'for'). 'A request for a refund.'

Can you say 'I request for information'?

No. When 'request' is a verb, don't use 'for.' Say 'I request information' or 'I would like to request information.' For the noun form, use 'for': 'This is a request for information.'

Request or Request For: Which Is Correct?

Quick Answer

Verb: request something (NO "for")

Noun: a request for something (WITH "for")

Explanation

REQUEST (verb)

Takes a direct object - no preposition needed

request + something

"We request your assistance."

"I request a meeting."

REQUEST (noun)

Uses "for" to show what is requested

a request + for + something

"This is a request for help."

"A request for information."

Similar verbs without prepositions: request, discuss, mention, enter, approach, contact, reach, marry

Examples

Verb Usage:

✔I request a transfer to another department.

✔We request your patience during this time.

✔She requested permission to leave early.

✘I request for a transfer.

Noun Usage:

✔This is a request for additional funding.

✔We received many requests for information.

✔Her request for a refund was approved.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect: I would like to request for a catalog.

Correct: I would like to request a catalog.

Incorrect: We request for your understanding.

Correct: We request your understanding.

Practice

Choose the correct option:

"The customer _____ a full refund, and we received his _____ refund yesterday."

Options: (requested / requested for) ... (request for a / request a)

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