request; asking




the verbal act of requesting


Type of:
  • speech act

Types:
  • notification; notice
  • wish; indirect request
  • invitation
  • entreaty; prayer; appeal
  • prayer; petition; orison
  • call
  • charge; billing
  • trick or treat
  • questioning; inquiring
  • order
  • recall; callback


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