I already requested

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I already requested" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to express that you have already asked for something or taken a certain action. For example, "I already requested that the order be delivered by next week."

✓ Grammatically correct

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

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57 human-written examples

I had already requested an interview so hopefully we'll be chatting Saturday or Sunday.

Huffington Post

As you can see I've already requested a Bob Dylan track, so that's His Bobness covered.

Vice

First, we do not have funding for electives classes in social studies (I had already requested years ago a senior level Chicano Studies elective -- because of student interest -- for students who did not take the class their junior year, realizing that it would have to be modified in terms of assignment expectations. My dept. head said there was no way the school could afford the FTE).

Huffington Post

"Christmas tree?" He has already requested that I stop asking questions.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

Even more importantly, because of this, my friends, and even my parents, got it to work! "Starting in February, I will head up something that a lot of users have already requested and discussed extensively, Spotify on the Mobile".

TechCrunch

"Can you print, 'I really, really hate Long Island, and this is just one more reason'?" Andrea Meola, 24, of Lawrenceville, N.J., had already requested the weekend off from work.

The New York Times

My old toys — they'd already requested the machine gun.

The New York Times - Magazine

Spain had already requested help to shore up its struggling banks.

The Economist

Eight families have already requested applications for adoption, Ms. Hickey said.

The New York Times

The police chief was mentally unsound, he said, and had already requested a new position.

The Guardian

The Gore campaign has already requested hand recounts in 4 of the state's 67 counties.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I already requested" when you want to emphasize that you have previously made a formal or official request and are following up or referring back to it.

Common error

Avoid using "I already requested" in very informal settings where a simple "I already asked" would suffice. "Requested" can sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I already requested" serves as a declarative statement indicating that the speaker has previously made a request. According to Ludwig, the phrase is grammatically correct and suitable for use.

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I already requested" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase to indicate a prior request. While examples are currently missing, Ludwig indicates the phrase's grammatical correctness. Consider the context—formal requests benefit most from this phrase, but more casual expressions may serve better in informal situations. This phrase helps to convey a message and providing context to emphasize the necessity of related actions.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I already put in a request

Replaces "requested" with the more informal phrase "put in a request".

I have already submitted a request

Uses "submitted" for a slightly more formal tone than "requested".

I previously asked for that

Substitutes "requested" with the simpler "asked for", emphasizing the past nature of the request.

I've already made that application

Replaces request with application, implies the type of request.

I had already put my name down

Uses a more idiomatic expression to convey the same meaning in an informal context.

A request has already been made by me

Changes sentence structure using passive voice.

I've already lodged a request

Uses "lodged" which implies a formal request.

I've previously filed a request

Uses filed, which implies a more bureaucratic context.

I have requested that before

Emphasizes the timing of the request.

That was previously requested by me

Passive voice emphasizing that the request originated from the speaker.

FAQs

How to use "I already requested" in a sentence?

You can use "I already requested" to indicate a prior formal or official request. For example, "I already requested the report, but I haven't received it yet".

What can I say instead of "I already requested"?

You can use alternatives like "I already asked", "I already submitted", or "I already put in a request" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "I already requested" or "I have already requested"?

Both "I already requested" and "I have already requested" are grammatically correct. The latter, "I have already requested", is a bit more formal and emphasizes the completed action in the past.

What's the difference between "I already requested" and "I just requested"?

"I already requested" means you asked for something at an earlier time, whereas "I just requested" means you asked for it very recently, implying immediacy.