Collocation
make a request
Definition
to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
'make a request' is a common English collocation. to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
make + a request (for + something / to + verb)
“You can make a request for a copy of your medical records.”
Examples
- If you need more time, you can _____ a request for an extension.
- She _____ a request to speak with the manager.
- Guests may _____ a request for a late checkout at the front desk.
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- I’d like to _____ a request for a refund due to the damaged item.
- Before you _____ a request, check whether the document is already available online.
- The lawyer _____ a formal request for access to the evidence.
- Employees must _____ a request in writing at least two weeks in advance.
- The committee will review any request you _____ during the appeal process.
- He had already _____ a request to transfer departments when the hiring freeze began.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- make money to earn money; to generate a profit or income
- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally
- do exercise to do physical activity to improve health or fitness
- do research to study a subject carefully by collecting information and analyzing it